Sunday night an incredible man died after a year long battle with Lymphoma. To say that Rev. Dr. J. David Panther was a pastor is like saying that Ray Charles was a pianist. He was a pastor’s pastor, a visionary, a mentor, a trend setter, and a driven leader, whose impact will be felt for […]
I find that behind the lens of a camera there lies great power. Depending on the focus of the shot, the depth of field, the composition of image, or the perspective of the photograph, I can tell completely different stories from one real life scene. You can put the camera on the floor and shoot […]
Closeup of “Olana Matthew Six” by Makoto Fujimura Traditionally the season of Lent begins with ashes, a symbol of human mortality, limitation and brokenness. We often take the sign of the cross out of ashes on our foreheads, or hands to remind us of our humanity and our inherent need for God. This is a […]
Luke 9:28-43 The Transfiguration Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to […]
Luke 4:21-30 Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, […]
Art gives color, texture, form and melody to what otherwise can be a world of rhetorical gymnastics. Theology is important, but when rigid, it can leave little room for human experience, moments of doubt, and the need for a nonverbal expression. For thousands of years the Christian church has illuminated experience, told the faith story […]
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