Friday Round-Up

A new Chicago area blogger!  Matt at Draft Theology blogs here and here so far on Colossians Remixed. 

Keith, after hearing Cornel West lecture, wonders why so many seminary graduates seek Ph.Ds instead of serving a church.

Father Jake links to a report on homelessness and tells a story.

Lee works through the differences between "sectarians" (God, we love that word!) and "realists" here and here, mentioning Father Neuhaus's critique of Hauerwas and the UMC, prompting me to spew forth on my "Nobody Criticizes the UMC But UMCers" rule.  Sorry I spewed all over your blog, Lee.  Great thoughts and insights. 

Cliff and Anna are expectant parents again!  Amy Welborn is expecting her baby - today!  And speaking of children, Neo needs our prayers too as he moves his entire family from Europe to Texas.

And to demonstrate that I am indeed politically engaged, there are big changes in the White House.