by Christian Coon | Sep 13, 2017 | BLOG, Prayer
In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. (Mark 1:35, NRSV) Some of you know that I’ve started a podcast as a complement to my book. I’ve really enjoyed having these conversations with a wide...
by Christian Coon | Aug 30, 2017 | BLOG, Courage, Name
Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” (Exodus 2:7, NRSV) I was reading an interesting article by the actor and writer Patton Oswalt the other day. He was...
by Christian Coon | Aug 23, 2017 | BLOG, Hope, Racism
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2, NRSV) Like many, I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I love it because it keeps me connected to old friends and colleagues...
by Christian Coon | Aug 16, 2017 | BLOG, Faith, Wrestling
“The sun rose upon (Jacob) as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.” (Gen 32:31, NRSV) I’ve traveled to Germany a few times the last few years including a couple stops in Berlin. On my first trip there, I took a Third Reich tour and learned about the...
by Christian Coon | Aug 9, 2017 | BLOG, Discernment, Holy ground, Place
“Earth’s crammed with heaven,/And every common bush afire with God,/But only he who sees takes off his shoes;/The rest sit round and pluck blackberries.” –Elizabeth Barrett Browning I would imagine if you took a poll among Chicagoans asking them what their...
by Christian Coon | Aug 2, 2017 | BLOG, Direction
Elisha’s servant got up early and went out. He saw an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. His servant said to Elisha, “Oh no! Master, what will we do?” “Don’t be afraid,” Elisha said, “because there are more of...
