Blog Scripture and Moral Discernment “It all comes down to hermeneutics!” It was a seminary prof, many years ago, who uttered those words. I had…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellFebruary 11, 2013
Blog Not Miserable at Les Mis I went somewhat under duress, trying to be a good husband. One child wondered how dad “deigned” to go. The…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellJanuary 28, 2013
Blog Should Congregations Tithe? “I chose to come to this church because it was known to give fifty percent to missions.” The speaker was…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellJanuary 14, 2013
Blog Resolutions Happy new year! I suppose that makes it a bit late for resolutions. I’ve never been a big fan of…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellJanuary 1, 2013
Blog Innkeepers and Light Sleepers “Theologians are poets who cannot write poetry.” I believe it was Stanley Hauerwas I once heard say this. It feeds…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellDecember 18, 2012
Blog The NAR and the RCA Writing for The Twelve and Perspectives is often a bit like dropping a pebble down a well. You stand there,…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellDecember 4, 2012
Blog Crosses and Monuments I spent much of my sabbatical in France. Before you imagine me quaffing champagne along the Champs Elysees, I should…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellNovember 20, 2012
Blog Pharaohs & Slaves It was Election Day, 1996. My father started his day over a cup of coffee with a group of retired…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellNovember 6, 2012
Blog Loyalty Lynn Japinga is substituting for Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell who is on sabbatical. If you are desperate for more information about the…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellOctober 23, 2012
Blog Stop Shooting Jeff Japinga is substituting today for Lynn Japinga, who is substituting for Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell while he is on sabbatical. Jeff serves…Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellOctober 9, 2012