"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
All Saints’ Day: A Celebration and Encouragement
Today, is the celebration of All Saints' Day. What is All Saints' Day and why should we celebrate it? Since the 4th century, Christians have celebrated the lives of saints and martyrs. However, it was not until AD 609 that Pope Boniface IV dedicated one day of remembrance for all martyrs. Since that time, and …
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Resources for Exploring Christ and Culture
Yesterday I wrote a follow-up post ("Christ and Culture: exploring an important topic in conversation with H. Richard Niebuhr") to my Sunday sermon from Nehemiah 2:1-10, "Approaching Authority with Need," in which I explored the basic typology for Christian engagement with culture outlined by H. Richard Niebuhr in his class book, Christ and Culture. As I …
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Sin’s Disruption and Disordered Love: Insights from St. Augustine
When Adam and Eve turn from God and His will by choosing for themselves and their own will, they were in essence choosing to love themselves over God. Sin can be both the decision for and experience of disordered love. Saint Augustine, the 4th century Bishop of Hippo in present-day Algeria, described this reality when …
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Bibliography for “Living the Creed”
When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "Living the Creed: Connecting Life and Faith in the Apostles' Creed." Bibliography for “Living the Creed” Augustine of Hippo. “On the Creed: A Sermon to the Catechumens.” Translated …
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