From My Shelves is a series of occasional posts that look at items from my personal collection to which I have a special attachment. Isaac Everett - Rotation (2006) Despite the fact that I made my living in the church for over a decade, I am not a huge fan of most "religious" music. I... Continue Reading →
Theological Thoughts – Constatnine's Curse
The Donation of Constantine (check this and this) is a forged document of the 8th or 9th Century that claimed to be from the Roman Emperor Constantine I to Pope Sylvester I and those that followed him granting the bishop of Rome authority over most of the world. Not just spiritual authority but secular authority... Continue Reading →
Resource Review – Sacred Unions, Sacred Passions
Sacred Unions, Sacred Passions - Engaging the Mystery of Friendship Between Men and Women by Dan Brennan (Faith Dance Publishing, 2010) I have to admit my first reaction when I saw the subject of this book is "Why is it even necessary?". At the same time I am aware that there is, in some parts... Continue Reading →
Simply Amazing!
I love this photo because I think it's a great photo and because buried under all those hands is a man that I've had the pleasure and honor of working with and calling a friend. The Rt. Rev. Brian Prior, IX bishop of the Diocese of Minnesota. Brian's brother Bruce says this is what God... Continue Reading →