I really enjoy old things – I guess that’s a prerequisite for an archaeologist. I own a group of fun, old things that could be properly categorized as "obsolete tech." I have a Victrola record player from 1915, a Smith-Corona typewriter from the late 1940s, two Canon cameras (a 1950s model and a 1970s model), … Continue reading Don’t Treat the Bible Like It’s Obsolete
In Defense of Cities: A Christian Perspective
People rarely have neutral feelings about cities – they tend to love cities or hate them. It is easy to see why. Cities bring out the best of us and expose the worst of us. The energy and vibrancy of cities stir creativity, music, art, design, entrepreneurial spirit, and even community – things of true … Continue reading In Defense of Cities: A Christian Perspective
You’ll Be Just Fine … Just Don’t Believe the Hype
As a self-proclaimed cultural observer, I keep an eye and an ear open to art and music. You can learn much about a culture by its art, especially from popular music. Sadly, in recent years, popular music has become an arid wasteland, especially on the lyrical front. I won’t name names because that would probably … Continue reading You’ll Be Just Fine … Just Don’t Believe the Hype
Your Stuff Won’t Love You Back
"Your stuff won't love back" is something I commonly told to my son, Jonathan, when he was young. I wanted him to develop a proper perspective on things. In hindsight, I should have flipped the focus. Obviously, I didn't want him to show love to others to gain their love in return. I wanted him … Continue reading Your Stuff Won’t Love You Back
Encountering an Anarchist in Athens
I met Christian in a refugee squat house in the Exarcheia neighborhood of Athens during a recent mission trip to Greece. When I introduced myself, he simply replied “Christian.” He had already expressed some skepticism toward us, so the moment was a bit tense. In that split second, I couldn’t tell if the word “Christian” … Continue reading Encountering an Anarchist in Athens
Jonathan goes to College: Loosening the grip without letting go
Last weekend brought a significant transition for my family. Kimberly and I helped our one and only child, Jonathan, move into his dorm at Mississippi State University to begin his freshman year of college. The day was awash with emotions. Some of the emotions were to be expected, others caught me entirely off guard. And … Continue reading Jonathan goes to College: Loosening the grip without letting go
Leave a Long Shadow
Photographers call the moments before the sun slips below the horizon the “golden hour.” The colors are brilliant oranges, pinks, reds, and purples. As much as I enjoy the beautiful colors, I also love to turn my back to the sunset and marvel at the long shadows. I encounter especially long shadows when I visit … Continue reading Leave a Long Shadow
NOLA, Don’t You Ever ‘Get Over It’
I can’t tell you how much I love New Orleans and its people. I love this city in an honest way. I am not blinded by infatuation, I know the problems and I have experienced those problems for the past 15 years. But a lot of good comes along with the bad. It hasn’t always … Continue reading NOLA, Don’t You Ever ‘Get Over It’
An Inadequate Thank You
Note: When it came time to write the acknowledgement for my thesis, I struggled to mention everyone I wanted to thank. My others could and should be mentioned. Since few of the people mentioned here will read the thesis, I thought I would post this as an inadequate attempt to say "thank you." Acknowledgement While … Continue reading An Inadequate Thank You
Places in the Heart: Where Memories Reside
People develop strange attachments to places. Good memories, bad experiences, and people we love seem to get imprinted into places like “home,” “school,” and “church” in a way we can’t easily explain. Walking through these significant places can bring a flood of emotion. Places are much more than physical spaces but include our emotional attachments … Continue reading Places in the Heart: Where Memories Reside
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