Jose Humphreys

Open source is a software phenomenon that allows one developer to allow others to modify/improve upon the original design.  Mozilla Fire Fox is an example of an open source search engine that has gone through many modifications by different developers.
This term has become more widely adopted in theological circles as well, looking at theology as [...]

I’ve just returned from a two-day retreat at a friend’s home in Middleton, NY. I try to do this at least once a year as a way of recalibrating and recharging. It went well for me. The hospitality was awesome. I feel as if things are more manageable in life now. [...]

Religions & Ethics News Weekly had an interesting report on Dave Brubeck who is now 88 years old.  He was quoted saying, “When I write a piece, a sacred piece, I’m looking hard and trying to discover what I’m about, and what my parents were about, the world is about.”

Princeton is offering several courses November 2009 on Science & Ministry.

The Psalms are the largest book in the bible including 150 chapters.  That the largest book would be a song book is pretty amazing.  It’s almost like God giving a great stage to poets, song writers and musicians.
One of my favorite Psalms is chapter 8.  David says something about God in particular that really grabs [...]

I can sometimes be addicted to self improvement.
It especially gets magnified during those times when I feel inadequate and I find myself asking “who do I need to become?”or “What do I need to do?”  As a Christian, I can even spiritualize this away saying, “Christians are supposed to be industrious” or “we need to [...]