Words, Definitions, etc.

I like words. In fact, I would go so far as to say I love words! The words we choose not only reveal what we are thinking, but much about who we are and how we see the world. So, I thought a lot about what to call this blog and came up with the idea of "Musings of an Ordinary Radical" because musings, as defined by James Atlas, are "an elegant tapestry of quotations, musings, aphorisms, and autobiographical reflections." I borrowed the phrase/idea "ordinary radical" idea from author, activist, and brother in Christ - Shane Claiborne.

The word "radical" literally means "root" - from the Latin word radix, which has to do with getting to the root of things. So what does it mean to be an "ordinary radical?" An ordinary radical is a person who wants to get at the root of what it means to love, and wants to get at the root of what has made such a mess of our world. (Shane Claiborne - The Irresistible Revolution - p. 20)

So, in essence, this blog will contain my musings about what I am learning it means to really love God and love people. I hope you will find this site thought provoking as well as entertaining.