Quentin Tarantino’s film, Pulp Fiction was released on October 14, 1994. Here is a 30th Anniversary reflection that teases out the unintentional law/gospel implications of this seminal film that changed the independent film industry and had a significant impact on the way we view pop culture and cinema. Enjoy!
Midwest Meditations: Saturday Morning Edition | There is No ‘Try’
Congratulations! You survived another week! This morning, we continue our read-through of the Mockingbird Law & Gospel book. Today, we conclude the ‘Law’ section by considering three common responses we tend to have when we experience ‘the law-in-life’. Join us as we discuss Beck, The Empire Strikes Back, Michael Jordan emblems, and more. Get your Wheaties, your avocado toast, your pop tarts, your Cap’n Crunch, coffee, donuts, mineral water, etc. and hang out with us as we talk about Flight, Fight, and Appeasement as our natural reflexes when we hear the condemning voice of the law!
Midwest Meditations: Saturday Morning Edition | Don’t You Forget About Me
This morning, we continue or read-through of the Mockingbird Law & Gospel book. We consider “The Law as the Death of the Old Adam”. Join us as we thread together the 1985 John Hughes classic ‘The Breakfast Club’, Jesus’ chastisement of the Pharisees, the Apostle Paul’s conversion, the multiple ‘selves’ we wear to work, and much more! Grab your coffee, turn off Saturday Morning cartoons, and come chill with us this morning!
Midwest Meditations | Saturday Morning Edition | September 28th
This morning, we are connecting the dots between 2 Corinthians, Amy Schumer, Megan Thee Stallion, Big Boi, Kurt Cobain, law, and gospel! Get your coffee, your copy of Mockingbird Law & Gospel, your King James bible and pull up a chair, sofa seat, or pallet, and join us for 50 minutes of law/gospel conversation!
Midwest Meditations: Saturday Morning Edition | September 21st
Happy Autumn! Happy Saturday! This morning, we are continuing our read-through of the Mockingbird Law & Gospel Book. This week, we are considering ‘the law as control’. Get your favorite Saturday morning refreshments and join us as we discuss how Lord of the Rings, Janet Jackson, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and The Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19) help us see our addiction to control, in relation to the law.
Midwest Meditations | Saturday Morning Edition | September 14th, 2024
Join us this morning as we discuss the book of Galatians, DC Comics, Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, Maybelline cosmetics, Seinfeld, dirty dishes, mold, mildew, law and grace. Grab your coffee, your favorite energy drink, chamomile tea, a smoothie, or however you start your morning and spend some time with us as we continue reading through the Mockingbird Law and Gospel book!
Midwest Meditations | Saturday Morning Edition | September 7, 2024
Happy Saturday morning! Join us as we continue our read-through of the Mockingbird Law & Gospel book! Get your coffee, your coco wheats, your favorite bathrobe, and let’s dive in as we discuss Walt Disney, Michael Jackson, Leave it To Beaver, Performance Reviews and more!
Parental Nostalgia and the Prayer of Moses
Good Morning WordPress Family! Here’s a devotional reflection on parenting, nostalgia, and the Psalms. I hope you enjoy it!
Midwest Meditations: Saturday Morning Edition | August 31st, 2024
Get your coffee, get your donut, get your Trix cereal, get your slippers, get your bathrobe, get your Bible, and join us for another Saturday Morning Edition of Midwest Meditations. This morning, we are continuing our read through of the Mockingbird Law & Gospel book. You can access our podcast episode at the link below!
Crosses, Crutches, & Walking with Christ
Good Morning Word Press Family! Here’s a midweek reflection for you from my latest Substack post!
Law, Grace, & Daily Living 