Long Essays

What I Hate, That Do I
December 2006

I would be surprised if there were one within our class who has yet to hear of this word from Paul.   Indeed, this passage seems to be at the heart of many Christians, who read it and resonate with the statement it makes.   For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.   Why do we, as Christians redeemed from our sin by the blood of the lamb, why do we still fall so easily into temptation and sin?...

Already/Not Yet
July 2006

As is routine practice, I began my rounds in the maternal care unit this morning by stopping by the nurses' station in Labor and Delivery.   Usually, I will ask any nurse who will look at me if there is anyone who has special needs or who might benefit from pastoral care.   And usually, after asking around some, I am told that there are no needs, so I make my way to the rest of the Maternal Care unit.   I was surprised to find today, however, that upon my asking a nurse told me that it might be beneficial if I talked with a 14 year-old who was about to deliver...