>My friend Sherman wrote an excellent post here Postcolonial Orthodoxy I thought I’ll use it as a point of contact and stimulation for further conversations in terms of praxis. While distinguishing orthodoxy and orthopraxis might be helpful in terms of conversation or reflection, but in actual day to day reality or ministy personally I think…
Day: March 23, 2006
Lent 23.1: SAVING PRIVATE HUMANITY
Lk 11.14-23 Barney’s adventures, Barney’s songs, Barney’s dances, Barney’s imaginations, are shown everyday in my house. My son can’t get enough of this skipping, singing, moralizing purple T-rex. In one of the episodes we learn about the Cowboy Way: Always do something nice for somebody everyday, speak softly animals and whatever we do, whether working…
Lent 22.1: REMEDIAL CLASSES
Mt 5.17-19 Even in the kingdom of God, there are rankings. Some get As’, others get Es’. Schooling in heaven? Well, sorta. Except we have to remember that heaven happens on earth. Eternal life is about knowing Jesus. Right here, right now. Schooling in heaven? Yup. Rejoice, though, because Jesus is our teacher. Not just…
Lent 21.1: LENT ROCKS
Heb 10.4-10 Lent can be a somewhat dour, sour and gloomy affair at times, don’t you think? It’s like suddenly a few million Christians in the city have sadder demeanours, talk more hush-hush, go out less, and walk with their heads slightly more bowed. A part of me genuinely ‘prefers’ Christmas. At least during this…