Ich·thy·ol·o·gy is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish (including sharks). Ich·THEO·ol·o·gy is the name of this blog – a repository of writing about God, sharks, and other fearful/wonderful things that hover beneath the surface.
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Recent Sermons
The Heaven or Hell Machine
“The way of Jesus is the way of salvation. It is a gift, given by God to human beings who are lost, broken, and longing for a renewed vision of the world…. Unfortunately some believers have contorted Christianity into a kind of Heaven or Hell Machine– a machine that requires conformity to a narrow understanding…
More than Word Can Wield the Matter
“Jesus was no King Lear. He didn’t require other people to make declarations of love, to earn their spot in his kingdom. He didn’t ask people to pledge allegiance to the cross. Jesus wasn’t interested in conquest or military might…. But he was interested in a kingdom.” Sermon Preached: Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Trinity…
King Without a Crown
“Jesus was a king without a crown. He never asked for a crown; he never wanted a crown– whether it was made of thorns, or a laurel wreath, or gold and silver and jewels. And why would Jesus want a crown, anyways? The crown of the Roman Empire symbolized inequality and oppression. Crowns represent the…
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