November 24, 2012
by Dave Ketter
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So, I never expected to actually write a defense of why I believe I’m called to ordained ministry (as illustrated by the relatively unimaginative title of this post). Neither did I expect it to be public. The more I talk with … Continue reading
June 2, 2012
by Dave Ketter
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I’ve been reading George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire lately. It’s a compelling saga…with some graphic content that it could do without, but overall an interesting story with many things that inspire thought, reflection, and generally serve as … Continue reading
July 27, 2011
by Dave Ketter
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In the last decade, interest in the writings and work of J.R.R. Tolkien has surged to new heights. Movies, biographies, fresh publications of old work and posthumous production of materials that were never available to the public before have made … Continue reading
May 10, 2011
by Dave Ketter
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Evangelicalism, fundamentalism, legalism, judgmentalism, and hypocrisy are words that have close association in the minds of the wider Western culture. It’s part of the religious landscape of the 21st century. David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons’ study UnChristian captures these realities … Continue reading
November 5, 2010
by Dave Ketter
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On This Day in Christian History, pastor Robert J. Morgan promises “a year’s worth of insight and spiritual challenge” through anecdotes and events from the second century into the twentieth century. Spanning across Western Christian traditions, from early Catholicism to … Continue reading
October 19, 2010
by Dave Ketter
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Given my very positive experience with Saint Patrick (Jonathan Rogers), I was optimistic about reading Saint Francis by Robert West. I was disappointed, to say the least. West sets out to write a biographical sketch of Francis of Assisi and … Continue reading
April 10, 2010
by Dave Ketter
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What you are about to read is a “vision” of sorts I had one spring day in 2007 as I was praying in the woods. My prayer is that it would give you a sense of the feeling that was … Continue reading
March 3, 2010
by Dave Ketter
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Legends, fables, and history blend together without any sense of direction in most discussions and writings about the 5th Century “Apostle to the Irish.” In this new book from the Christian Encounters series entitled Saint Patrick by Jonathan Rogers, however, … Continue reading