RLC Network Beck Lister

Beck Lister

Beck Lister is an associate professor of music at a small liberal arts college in south central Pennsylvania. The title for her blog, “The B-Flat Christian,” is a musical reference. Flats are notes on the scale in Western music, but “B-flat” can also be used as an adjective, meaning something that is "ordinary," "common," or "normal." Beck feels strongly that it is normal, everyday Christians who must join together with courage and compassion to change themselves and the world. After all, Jesus took ordinary objects—water, bread, wine, salt, and light—and transformed them in ways only He could, into objects of holiness. She hopes to embrace being a B-Flat Christian, to celebrate it, and to uncover the hidden and utterly common-place transformations we see every day in this mysterious journey we call life. (www.bflatchristian.com)

Deconstructing Symbols that Terrorize

June 19, 2020

Global, Practical Justice, Race

We are seeing now that history is not as far in the past as we think it is, and something that is not symbolically significant to me may certainly mean something to others.

On God’s Side?

October 13, 2018

Politics, Theology, Women

Jesus told countless parables about the topsy-turvy rules of God’s kingdom, and this story seems to be no different.

Why Guns in Church are Not for Me

November 17, 2017

Church Life, General, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Theology

What makes more sense for us as Christians is to pause and consider why our government refuses to consider looking at altering even the tiniest bit of gun legislation, and yet, seems surprised and grief-stricken as these horrors continue happening.

The Mosque in My Backyard

October 20, 2017

Church Life, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Interfaith, Politics, Theology

That's the funny thing about angels — you never know if they might be wearing a crucifix or a hijab.