A New Crystal Cathedral

Sorry for the absence of new posts. I've read a number of things I'd like to link to, but haven't had the time. My posting will probably be more sporadic -- today marks the 2-month mark until Shepherd's birth and there is still much to do.

Here is something interesting, though. The WSJ reports about a new cathedral building in Oakland, CA built by the Catholic diocese there. It is beautiful, especially the inside, so don't miss the slideshow.

Seeing great, huge, beautiful church buildings is such a joy, but I confess they challenge my conscience. I love this far more than the church warehouses so common in Protestantism. It gives gravity to our corporate worship. But I also am persuaded by the Protestant warehouse argument -- if we're aliens in this world, traveling ambassadors, why spend millions on something that will pass away?

But, since we're not in Oakland or a member of this local body, that is not a decision the Lord has called me or you to make. So let's be thankful and marvel at the God-given creativeness and technical ability of man when its used, however weakly, to point to Him.