Sherlock Fans, Rejoice

When I interviewed for the position of pastor at MCC, I was asked what books I had been reading lately.  My first response was “Agatha Christie.”  They looked surprised, but I had to be honest, and usually you’ll find a good mystery in my reading pile.  Right now (between responsibilities) I’m sipping my way through P.D. James’ Cover Her Face, which is a pleasant tale of gruesome death.

I’d love to offer some grand theological support for my love of mystery.  I have always loved the mysteries of the faith, for instance.  I have found deep intellectual comfort in the mysterious Triune nature of God, or in the mystery of God’s providence working through our willing choices, or even the deep mystery of regeneration.  These please some part of me in a way that, say, questions of historical record do not.  In any case, I love mystery, and so I think you should too.  What’s that?  You don’t?  Well, then you’re just nutty. Read more >>

A Quick Shout Out For Scandinavia

So, it’s been a dry couple of weeks here at JA, but I will be returning soon with the final section of the Horner review.  In the meantime, let me offer this enjoyable video of James May (“Captain Slow”) learning how to drive like a Finn.  Take a peek at the standard Finnish driving lessons about a minute in and ask yourself why they don’t teach that in Indiana (or Wisconsin…or Minnesota…or Colorado…). Being married to a gal of Scandihoovian descent, I can appreciate why Finnish housewives can run a quick, backroads race without blinking.  Check out the clip below the break. Read more >>