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Theological Conversation

So I’m thinking of participating in the theological conversation sponsored by emergent featuring Walter Brueggemann. I’ve deeply appreciated Dr. Brueggemann’s and his ongoing contribution to biblical scholarship. It would be great to interact with other emergent theologians in an intimate

Dwight J. Friesen August 17, 2004November 25, 2022

What is Life?

A little more than 50 years ago, Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger delivered a series of lectures which – as they often do – turned into a book entitled, “What is life?” Schrödinger’s exploration of this question has been visited and

Dwight J. Friesen June 30, 2004November 29, 2022

Retreat Time

So today I head out to Orcas Island, which is beautiful place of retreat, filled with artists, poets and writers. An island that woes one to slow down and notice creation in its raw beauty, ocean, trees, whales, mountains, eagles,

Dwight J. Friesen May 31, 2004November 29, 2022

Back from Illinois

Well I’m back from Wheaton College’s theology conference. It was most delightful. In addition to a few outstanding papers and meeting a good number of theologians I’ve enjoyed reading over the last few years, I also came home with a

Dwight J. Friesen April 19, 2004December 2, 2022

my relational leadership

Over the past few months I elicited a small group of friends to help me evaluate my person and leadership. This small group comprised of three men and two women have known me for an average of three and one-half

Dwight J. Friesen April 15, 2004August 31, 2022

salvation in loss: the relational theodicy

Salvation in Loss: The Relational Theodicy by Todd Trembley. Soon to be published in an undergraduate academic journal. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen March 22, 2004October 24, 2022

Johari Window

One of the tools I have come to find quite helpful when I’m in the process of discerning which path to take, or question to explore, or practice to engage… basically when my way doesn’t seem clear I often spend

Dwight J. Friesen February 6, 2004December 7, 2021

centering prayer

“Every soul has a will capable of loving God.” St. Francis de Sales Centering Prayer is a practice of prayerful meditation, which prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence, often referred to as contemplative prayer. It consists of

Dwight J. Friesen January 9, 2004May 5, 2022

Interviewed by theooze

Almost a year ago theOoze.com interviewed me for their Seedstories deal, which has been undergoing a retooling for some time. Seedstories is a curated collection of stories and interviews with people from around the globe who are pioneering new expressions

Dwight J. Friesen January 7, 2004December 8, 2022

Possible Learning Journeys

Here are a few conferences I’m thinking of attending this spring. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen January 1, 2004December 8, 2022

Dwight’s Top Ten Books of 2003

Here’s my top ten list of books from 2003. These books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for them, and to the people who birthed them, and to the publishing houses that offered to our world. These

Dwight J. Friesen December 29, 2003December 16, 2022

why relational church?

why relational church? by dwight j. friesen Doug has a love/hate relationship with the church. Some of his fondest memories, his life shaping moments and his deep relationships have been within the body of Christ. He became a pastor to

Dwight J. Friesen December 17, 2003May 4, 2022

don’t waste your life

Simple things have a way of changing lives. Yet simple things can be difficult to receive. Most people have this fascination with being profound (in fact “homosapien” means wise, intelligent being and we can’t forget the Garden of Eden). When

Dwight J. Friesen November 21, 2003May 4, 2022

Hosea’s Image of the Divine/Human Relationship

Deborah Mashock is an active participant in our faith community, and a student at Mars Hill Graduate School in Bothell. She recently wrote a paper for one of her classes exploring Hosea 2:14-15 as an intimate look at the Divine/Human

Dwight J. Friesen August 1, 2003November 24, 2022

i have to ask

“i have to ask” is a PDF full of questions. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen July 28, 2003October 24, 2022

live Me is we

Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen June 29, 2003October 24, 2022

Van Gogh & the developmental nature of Christ-commons

Van Gogh lifted the veil of our vision. He helped us to see dignity in the common person from coal miners to potato pickers. He lifted the veil of creation, and the common person from coal miners to potato pickers. He

Dwight J. Friesen June 7, 2003November 7, 2021

Dwight’s Top Ten Books of 2002

Here is my 2002 list of my personal top ten books of the year. Each of these books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for each volumes, and to the people who birthed them, and to the

Dwight J. Friesen December 29, 2002October 28, 2022

What Would Cool Jesus Do?

what would Jesus do? by Walter Kirn GQ‘s literary editor. His most recent novel, Up in the Air, was released in paperback by Anchor Books. from GQ Magazine – September, 2002 WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?BUT MORE, IMPORTANT, WHAT WERE JESUS’ FITNESS

Dwight J. Friesen September 1, 2002November 5, 2021

Banksy “Girl with the Red Balloon”

This piece of art appeared on Waterloo Bridge in London. It by the secretive street/graffiti artist Banksy. There is something about this piece that I just love. Peace, dwight

admin August 30, 2002May 4, 2022

Truth as Paradox

God is plurality – God is one Jesus is God – Jesus is human Human beings are sinners – saints In the world – not of the world Paradox has at least three offspring: certainty, doubt and faith. Certainty looks

Dwight J. Friesen June 17, 2002November 5, 2021

Pastoral Ramblings

This short article was published in ALife as “Green Hair and the Gospel” (not my title). * * * * * * * A twenty-four woman with green hair gets up from her table in the corner of a cheesy

Dwight J. Friesen June 7, 2002November 5, 2021

Discourse on Method

A Discourse on Method: The Communion of the Holy Trinity as the Basis and Logic of Christian Theology by Baxter Kruger. See www.perichoresis.org Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen April 16, 2002November 5, 2021

Why I’m NOT Missional

Link to: “Why I’m Not Missional” published by Next-Wave. peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen February 1, 2002October 24, 2022

Dwight’s Top Ten Books of 2001

Last year I posted my first end-of-the-year book list. Well, here’s my top ten list of books from 2001. These books touched me in some meaningful way. I feel grateful for them, and to the people who birthed them, and

Dwight J. Friesen December 30, 2001October 28, 2022

o happy day

o happy day – christmas 2001 As the holiday season rolls in, I find myself longing to set Christmas apart as special and unique. Christmas is so much more than a thanksgiving celebration or a mere remembrance, more than gifts

Dwight J. Friesen December 21, 2001November 5, 2021

Majora Carter on Staying in the Neighborhood

Here’s another great TED talk delivered by Majora Carter. She talks about he power of people choosing to stay in their neighborhoods. But not just hunkering down… staying with intention to help the place and its people thrive. Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen September 29, 2001November 5, 2021

Community Profile

As a spiritual leader of a small community of faith, I find assessing whether we are maturing to be a challenge. This may be totally nerdy but I’ve drafted, what I’m calling a “Community Profile“… it’s essentially a rubric to

Dwight J. Friesen July 22, 2001October 24, 2022

Dwight’s Top Ten Books of 2000

So I’m settling into the blog-thang. I thought I would try posting my own Top 10 list… good enough for David Letterman, good enough for me. This will not be a list of my ten favorite books of all time.

Dwight J. Friesen December 29, 2000October 28, 2022

“Global Requiem” by Jack Miles

GLOBAL REQUIEM: THE APOCALYPTIC MOMENT IN RELIGION, SCIENCE, AND ART by Jack Miles Humans might become extinct sooner than anyone imagines. Think of the prospect as an opportunity for spiritual and artistic growth. JACK MILES is Senior Advisor to the

Dwight J. Friesen October 22, 2000November 5, 2021