I was reading my notes and past entries trying to decide if I should write anything more when I read the following paragraph in my first post on the book of James: In my folder of notes on the letter of James is one heavily marked-up outline at the top of which I’ve written the… Continue reading “A Puzzle or Person?” Revisited
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From the Pieces, the Big Picture
One of the things I’ve noticed during my years in school both as a student and as a teacher is that most teachers are skilled at breaking a subject into little pieces so that it becomes easier to understand. But I’ve also noticed that there are very few teachers able to reassemble the pieces so… Continue reading From the Pieces, the Big Picture
Form follows Function follows Form
One thing that should be readily apparent to anyone who reads the Bible is its depth. New shades of meaning can be found each time you read a single passage. For instance, a few years ago I spent nearly an entire year reading just Psalm 51, and even to this day, I feel like I’ve… Continue reading Form follows Function follows Form