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Above the Clouds
Most of the time images above the clouds come courtesy of a plane ride. There are other places to get a shot above the clouds. “Above the Clouds” – Copyright Todd A Littleton 2015 Copyright © 1999-2015...
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He Named Me Malala – Watch Tonight!
If you feel uninspired by the current slate of possible Presidential nominees, take some time before Super Tuesday and be inspired by a young lady living into her namesake. Tune in tonight and watch,...
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Did the South Change the Good News? A Reprise for Super Tuesday
One of the most confounding statistics this nominating season, Evangelicals stumping, endorsing, and voting for Donald Trump. The reality continues to spawn debates over who qualifies as a true...
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Shame – The Big Gulp of Shut Up Juice: An Interview with Steve Austin
Theories of the atonement, what the cross of Jesus means for us, tend to focus on sin. What about our shame? I suspect more people wrestle with shame while believing they have been forgiven their sins....
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That Time One of My Interviewees Became a Reader’s Choice Finalist – Go Vote...
Almost one year ago I took a different direction with my podcast. Up to that point I had offered some reflections on the Revised Common Lectionary. Our congregation and other Baptists, even Southern...
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Receiving Dante: An Interview with Nathan P. Gilmour of The Christian...
When asked what book or books have left an impression on me I often refer to a book given as a gift. Jimmy gave me a copy of The Divine Conspiracy in the late 1990’s. To this day the idea of...
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When Momma Speaks: Don’t Reject Your Mother’s Teaching
Solomon knew what he was talking about. Intuitively we know it to be true. Experientially we take in the reality. We have grown accustomed to the exception, the event where a mother leads poorly. Even...
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So You’ve Had a Bad Day – Let Alexander Provide Some Wisdom
Maybe you have lived Murphy’s Law, “If it can go wrong, it will go wrong.” Talk about pessimism. But, have one of those days where it seems like everything did go wrong and you wonder if there is such...
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Revisit Liberation Theologies?
People in power dismiss theologies of liberation. They pose a threat. But, what happens when those in power, or the dominant ethnic or religious group, feels the loss of power? My friend Guy and I were...
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Old Medicine – Friday Photo
Despite the threat of three active volcanos, life is quite vibrant in Antigua, Guatemala. But, the remnants of older buildings serve as a constant reminder, even with the puffs of smoke rising from the...
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Mixed Media – Friday Photo
Life is full of texture. The variety wards off boredom. Colorful sunsets, shades of green on mountain sides, and the dense blue waters of the Caribbean provide just a few of the possibilities. Textures...
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Eyes On Baseball – Friday Photo
Nathan and Hogan will have their eyes on the Royals this evening. And, you may be sure they will have their eyes on the baseball. “Eyes on the Ball” – Copyright 2014 Todd A Littleton Featured Image...
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Plain Distance – Friday Photo
Technology often amplifies the distance between cultures. Strip away the color and it is not long before we are able to see differences more clearly. Or, maybe the distance is made plain. “Plain...
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Reflecting Under the Bridge – Friday Photo
Words and phrases often obtain more than one meaning or sense. A young couple sat on a bench enjoying a sunny October morning. They often looked up no doubt reflecting on what they read or the beauty...
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Plenty – Friday Photo
We have plenty of fun. For nealy 36 years we have found ways to enjoy life together. So, why not a teeter totter on Broadway? Yes, I posted this photo last week. But, when I went looking for a photo...
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Some Come Early – National Prematurity Day
Some who come early do not get to stay long. Generally being early means a good seat. When it comes to prematurity, an early arrival may mean not staying long, if at all. Each of the past five...
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Until Next Year, Lilly – Friday Photo
Our recent record setting cold quickly took its toll on Fall colors. Almost overnight reds and yellows turned a dull brown. Our last outing with the grands and their parents took us to the Myriad...
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When In Romans: A Conversation with Beverly Gaventa and Jason Micheli
Many people only know John 3:16. Explaining the importance of John’s use of the word sign requires too much work. After all, if anything we know of recent events, signs and symbols point to different...
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Not Just a Nerdy Endeavor: A Conversation with Eric Hall and Nathan Gilmour
One could not tell by the onslaught of published books that the Preacher of Ecclesiastes dictum still holds true. There is nothing new under the sun. So why rinse and repeat teaching Plato’s,...
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Reformation Day Giveaway – Martin Luther: A Spiritual Biography
Weighing in on the Reformation reveals opinions as diverse as what to make of the recent indictments handed down by Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Team. Nathan Finn offered the following from his...
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