Well, to start, I think blogs are a little ridiculous.  What good can possibly come of sending one more voice into the cyber-universe already teaming with too many voices?  So why I am I here . . . now . . . blogging? Here stands living proof that “hope springs eternal.”  There are conversations that I would love to have.  This forum acts as an invitation for all two people (I love you Mom and Dad!) who may read these posts to join in these conversations.

What conversations you ask? Hopefully, the name of this blog says it all: It’s ALL Theology.  What do I mean by “It’s all theology”?  Just that.  Everything I see, experience, say, think, or do reflects the character of God or reflects my relationship with God.  This means it’s all important — everything. But the scope of this blog won’t, I don’t think, be quite that broad. My interests include theology (specifically how theology works in the world), story (what stories are told, the impact of stories, and why stories matter), performance (and if you buy certain schools of performance studies this could encompass everything from tooth-brushing to theatre), and church life (most specifically, right now, what makes a good church member).

Expectations:

1. Ideas expressed here are developing — except those which have been tried and proved with Scripture. My mother’s life motto has been “If you can prove it from Scripture, I’ll do it.”  I hope and pray this mentality for this blog as well. (And I hope you will hold me to it!)

2. I’m eager to expand my theological library. I’ve just completed the third year of a Ph. D. in Theatre.  I enjoy the scholarship, but I miss intricate theological discussions.  So bring on the theology.  What works inspire, inform, and influence your thinking on Biblical issues?  Let me add this caveat. There’s plenty of “bad” theology out there. (By which I mean theology that is Biblical in name only.) Theology needs to, as accurately as is humanly possible, reflect the mind of God on any given issue.  This means consulting the whole of Scripture without ignoring inconvenient or uncomfortable bits, and without being pressured by cultural, societal, or church norms.

Things that will never happen:

1. This will not be a DIY blog.  I have no desire to bore you with another blog about how to clean your house (anyone who has seen mine will laugh that idea to scorn),  raise your children (I haven’t any), or be nice to your spouse (haven’t got any of those either).

2. There will never be a regular schedule for blog posts.  Life is too chaotic!  And sometimes there is nothing to say.  If I don’t have anything to say, I will try not to say it!

That’s all for now. I imagine I’ll think of other important definitional points as we go, but I think this covers the basics.

Thanks for listening.

-Sarah