Category Archives: Theology

The Gift of Leadership

This post will be available soon for PDF download in our new series of educational articles! Check back for more info. “Spiritual gifts” are identified in scripture, primarily by Paul in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4. We’re … Continue reading

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My Lady Knows Better

“Why do you do these things?” Aldonza vehemently exclaimed. Several days earlier this man had entered their little town doing the most peculiar things. Puzzled, Don Quixote replied, “What things?” “These ridiculous … the things you do!” “I hope to … Continue reading

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Those who can teach

Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge … Continue reading

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Why we need a network: A tradition

On the practice of rooting ourselves in a tradition Traditions are not easily dismissed, for they are more than idea and appearance, they are systems that work.  Tradition is a means through which certain kinds of things can happen. . … Continue reading

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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

In the first week of Advent (November 28), I went into rehearsals for a production of The Threepenny Opera at UC San Diego.  I couldn’t help but notice the similarities between my preparations for the production process – and the … Continue reading

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Giving thanks

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” -1 Thessalonians 5:18. This past week I have been in tech rehearsals for a dance theatre production called Las Mariposas, an original work … Continue reading

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Did Not Our Hearts Burn Within Us?

Redemption through fire Recently I saw a production of Erik Ehn’s The Saint Plays at University of San Diego. It was a stunning piece of theatre that moved me to tears. The actors’ movement and breath and gesture were so … Continue reading

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