A few days ago Christians of both Protestant and Catholic flavors around the globe celebrated Ash Wednesday, or at the very least acknowledged it. This day is to serve as a mark, not only to the start of the Lenten season but also to our constant and continued dependence on God in our lives, for from…
Perfect Wallpaper, Elvis, and Other Assorted Thoughts
I am living in a hotel room this week. The wallpaper in my hotel room is textured, and patterned to look sort of like bamboo or rattan or something. It was hung circa 1989, along with the colorful parrot portraits that preside over the two full sized beds in the room. Said beds are festooned…
To Urbana and Back Again: A Student’s Tale
Every three years, thousands of college students and leaders descend upon the city of St. Louis for the Urbana Missions Conference. In 2013 PTS sent a small group of seminarians to be a part of the high energy, cross-cultural missions extravaganza and represent the Seminary to perspective students. My wife and I were incredibly…