Religion – Page 8 – Omer Redden

Learning how to be like Dad

I like my dad and I like my Dad–most of the time. One thing I don’t like is how I expect my dad to be Dad. That’s just too much for a man to handle. Who can live up to those types of expectations? And worse, I project any inadequacies of my human father onto myContinue reading “Learning how to be like Dad”

Christian Awkwardness (2)

Could it be that Christians are awkward because of their inward bickerings? Go to any Protestant church and you’ll likely hear someone put down the Catholics. Go to any Baptist church and you’re bound to hear someone bashing the Penecostals. Listen to a true Presbyterian long enough and you’ll realize that he or she is probably pointing the finger at a Methodist overContinue reading “Christian Awkwardness (2)”

Christian Awkwardness (1)

For the past few years, I’ve been wondering, what is it that makes Christians so awkward? At first, I thought it was their weird language, Christianese. Christians throw around terms like sanctification, tribulation, salvation, fellowship, and hallelujah. Does anyone else use words like this? Ever? Christians may ask you questions like, “Have you been born-again?” “HaveContinue reading “Christian Awkwardness (1)”

March Madness

I love to play with words. And ideas. March is madness. I mean, in what other month do we describe the weather as a lion or a lamb? And college basketball, oh yes, Cinderellas still make it in the Big Dance. And yes, every year I am amazed at how horribly my bracket turns out. It is truly madness!Continue reading “March Madness”

Home

The word “Home” can bring any number of responses to mind. For some, it brings back the smell of mom’s chocolate chip cookies. For some, it brings back memories of playing with dad, catch in the yard or hoops in the driveway. For some, it brings back harsher memories. Maybe home reminds us of a yelling father,Continue reading “Home”

All Hail Schleiermacher!

“Christianity is not about religion; it’s about a relationship.” If you have run in Christian circles for the past ten years, or even if you have just run into a Christian in the past ten years, you’ve heard this little apothegm. I have grown very weary of hearing it, but I’ve always wondered where it came from and whatContinue reading “All Hail Schleiermacher!”

Year In Review

My friends, it has been a crazy year. Millions of gallons of oil have spilled in the sea. Haiti and Chile have had catastophic earthquakes. The Butler Bulldogs and Indianapolis Colts made it to their respective title games and lost in heartwrenching fashion. Spain won the World Cup. The Prince has married a commoner. The ReddensContinue reading “Year In Review”