have started reading brian mclaren's 'a generous orthodoxy.'
so far, not crazy. (but i'm barely into chapter 1 so that could change.)

found a promising team blog about the book here.

was also looking at (cough) the combo NIV/The Message while at borders. couldn't afford it but, in my grad student way, was curious to see how both matched up.

curiosity is a good thing, no?
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was also on narthex duty today as part of my new job as deacon. over an hour greeting tourists and giving them information on our church. tiring, especially when you're wearing really cute tango shoes that aren't really practical for standing on flagstone.