The Big Idea
If you want a word picture or a mental image of what the interior of my mind feels like here are the major “biomes” I find myself living in regularly.
Notes on the theory of memory that I am working on processing through Memory, the Things We Keep with Us
I was raised as a Boy Scout and many of my fondest memories of growing up are set in the woods or in a tent. That nostalgic glue is how we will describe these mental spaces now:
The Universe and Humans
I think of sitting at the beach and starring off into the sea. Humanity and the universe are just as incredible but also chaotic to ponder.
- Zone of Proximal Development
- What Makes Something Valuable
- Why Learn
- Visual Teaching
- W. Edward Deming Quotes
- Thinking of Spatial Relationships as Centers
- The Starting Point of Theology and Cosmology
- The Quality of Life in Environments and Objects
- The Packaging Trap
- The Iterative Nature of Learning
- The Fifteen Fundamental Properties
- The Edge of the Wedge
- Tests of Wholeness
- Tail Knowledge and Knowledge Collapse
- Success Based Learning
- Soundbite Culture
- R-selected and K-selected
- Pedagogical Feedback Loop
- My Thoughts on Cosmology
- Memory, the Things We Keep with Us
- Life of an Environment Interview Questions
- Image of Human Thriving
- Grounded Learning
- Forces at Play in Network Scaling
- Deep Feeling
- Core Principles of Change
- Center Composed Wholeness
- Atom Not the Basis of Matter
- Abstract Basis of Life
- A Holistic versus Mechanistic Perspective
- A Creature Among Machines
- Information Addiction
- The Preservation of Tail Knowledge
- A Categorical Mind
- A Grounded Cosmology and a Creaturely Anthropology
- A Scripture Based Pattern Language
- Christopher Alexander (Architect, Author)
- Pedagogy Research
- Structure Preserving Transformation or Smooth Change or Unfolding
- The Ways Centers Help Each Other Have More Life
- Types of Pedagogy
Spiritual Practices and Embodied Living
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Living is crazy and trying to figure out how to live well and practice my faith is a lot like hiking in the mountains.
- Ways to Engage Scripture
- The Struggle to be in God’s Word
- The Need for Slow Thinking
- The Process of Inculturation
- The Biblical Rhythm of Time and Rest
- Rhythms of Rest
- Rhythm and Group Culture
- Reading Scripture Devotionally
- Reading Gen 1-3 Ten Times
- Patterns of Liturgy-The Rhythm of Life
- Notes on Compline
- My Thoughts on Learning
- Memorizing the Psalms
- Memorizing the Lords Prayer
- Inhabiting Shared Space
- Gerhard Method of Theological Study
- Faith Formation
- Faith Catchphrases
- Failure Based Learning
- Boredom
- Attention
- Activity-A Conversion with Scripture
- Aspersion Service
- A Doodle Rhythm
- Abundance Mindset
- A Conversation with God (Epistle)
- Shredding Spiritual Muscles
- Act Praying with our Bodies
- For the Life of the World
- Introduction to Thematic Liturgies Project
- Meditation on Psalm 8
- Memorizing the Ten Commandments
- Models of Human Rhythms
- Pedagogy of Space
- Potential Subjects to cover in Epistles
- Practices of Faith
- Prayer Walk Guides
- Quiet Muttering
- Random Notes on Sacred Space
- Rhythm Reset
- Sacred Space
- Sailing the Inner Seas, Taming the Outer Chaos
- Shaping Space
- Spiritual Disciplines
- What is Liturgy
- Lament Epistle Series
- Christian Meditation
- Reading Scripture for Familiarity
Doctrine, Poetry, and Story
🔥Doctrine-Poetry-Story Sitting by a campfire and watching it crackle is a setting that often brings out the best in contemplating faith, poetry and telling stories.
- Word Made Flesh
- Variety in Gospel Metaphors
- The Use of Co and being a Co-Creator with God
- The Theology of Dirt
- The Two Commissions
- The Tabernacle
- The Solas of the Reformation
- The First Commission
- The Chiasm or the Chasm
- The Calm after the Storm
- Teeth, a Poem
- Storytelling
- Son of Man
- Solo Scripture vs Sola Scriptura
- Scripture as a Stream Quote
- Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
- Ritual Efficacy versus Sacramental Efficacy
- Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio
- Metaphor in Scripture
- Love Your Enemies
- Love the Lord Your God with all Your Heart
- Lament Sermon Series Schedule
- John Chrysostom on the Lord’s Supper
- Gloria Patri
- Facing North or East
- Epiphany Reflection
- Doctrinal Clarity, Poetic Grounding
- Creatureliness
- Creeping Idols
- Creation Accounts Ordering of Foundational Elements of the Natural and Built Environment
- Contemplate and Analyze
- Corom Mundo
- Corom Deo
- Cooperative Learning
- Christmas Reflection
- Christian Nationalism
- Canticles (Songs in the Bible)
- BYOB (Build Your Own Bible Study)
- Biblical Themes (Typology)
- Bible Translations
- Attraction Model
- Bible Learning Story
- Psalms-The Language of Our Heart
- Basic Hierarchy of Elements
- Basic Philosophies of Community Rhythm and Project Lifecycle
- A Theology of Technology
- A Life Prayer
- A Holy Meeting
- Who Shall Separate Us
- Figures of Speech or Plain Speech
- Bible Study Structures
- Commandments and Law in Scripture
- Holy Week
- I Heard Them Singing
- Kingdom of God Preaching
- Lectio Divina
- Mountains of Scripture
- Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon)
- Observance of Lent
- Stations of the Cross
- Re-enchantment
- Scripture Concerning Pastoral Role
- Telescope of Scripture, the Law and Doctrine
- The Lord’s Supper
- Thoughts on Liturgy and Rhythm
- Three Uses of the Law
- Two Kinds of Righteousness
- Big Picture Theological Concepts
Bringing Life into the World
I love building and crafting. It is a little way that we can bring some life and joy into the world that was not there before.
- Useful Keystrokes
- Typst Work Flows
- Topological Navigation
- Stream of Consciousness on AI, Technostress, and Faith
- Setting Up My Digital Garden
- Second System Syndrome
- Ritual Technology
- Bookletic
- Quartz Commands
- Plant Care
- Obsidian Note-taking
- Notes on using QGIS
- Note-Taking Methods
- Mobile Obsidian Backup
- Liturgical Art
- Making Tea
- iPhone Shells and Automation
- Embed Search Results in a Note
- Digital Gardening
- Architecture
- Approaching Tasks
- A Tea Garden
- A Theology of Technology
- Plants Around Church
- A Case for Christian Digital Gardening
- Aesthetic
- Design Principles
- Example Mermaid Diagram
- Learning and Writing Flow
- Metaphor of the Stream vs the Garden
- Narthex
- Principles for Working with Tech Tools
- Wild Edible Garden Design Pattern
Living in Community and Mission
Sitting at a table for dinner is the simplest and more foundational form of community and one that I seek to encourage in the rest of my life as well.
- Year after Highschool Bible college model
- Worship Planning Notes
- Working Genius Team and Project Lifecycle
- Systems Theory
- Systems Theory Ideas
- Supportive Adults
- Structural Narratives
- Story Questions and Existential Questions
- Scaffolding Dance as Parents
- Relational Health Framework
- Recovery after a Disaster
- Real Loss
- Pastor Newsletters
- Other Minded
- Our Savior’s Church and School Selection Criteria 2023
- Our Savior’s Church and School Painting Guidelines
- Mission and Visioning Potholes
- Humble Future Focus
- Gospel Footprint
- Five Year Cap Mission Planting
- Event Planning
- Discipleship Mindset
- Cultural Diversity Metric
- Crossroads Art Session
- Core Mindsets for a Healthy Community
- Confessions and Decentralization
- Community Walk-in Space
- Community Office Hours
- Collaborative Distribution
- Church Practice Ideas
- Christian Collaboration
- Church Health Metrics (Other than Butts in Pews)
- Children Focused Worship Service
- Notes on Fundraising, Travel, Risk Management and Logistics
- The Purpose of a Church Library
- Vocational Model of Confirmation
- Church and Mission Finances
- Crossroads
- Embodiment of Community
- Foundations of Discipleship
- New Monasticism
- River of Wellbeing