In one of the first stories in the Bible, a talking snake appears to the first man and woman and encourages them to eat fruit. I mean,… Read more “Be Skeptical of the One Who Offers You Power”
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A Rant and a Vote
Righteous Indignation. That’s what I felt watching the debate last night. Some of the things that were said made me so angry and sad about the state… Read more “A Rant and a Vote”
An Unrealistic Hope
“The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through… Read more “An Unrealistic Hope”
Don’t Walk Alone
Every Easter and Christmas, there’s a surge of attendance at churches. People who don’t regularly attend church show up for the important weeks of the year. And… Read more “Don’t Walk Alone”
The Hopelessness of Easter
We have always been able to view the crucifixion in light of the resurrection that happened three days later. Whenever we read the Passion Narrative in one of the… Read more “The Hopelessness of Easter”
Rejecting Hate
I’m so sick of politics. I mean, who isn’t? You can’t turn on the radio or the TV without seeing political discussion. You can’t log on to… Read more “Rejecting Hate”
Loving Sinful People Isn’t Endorsing Sinful Behavior
Where is the line between accepting someone and approving of what they do? That’s a question I’ve heard occasionally. From my youth kids. From a few of their… Read more “Loving Sinful People Isn’t Endorsing Sinful Behavior”
No More Christian Elitists
When I went to college, I experienced profound shifts of faith. Things I had always believed to be true about God and Church no longer resonated with… Read more “No More Christian Elitists”
Rejecting Satisfaction
I don’t like the Beatitudes. Not because I disagree with them, although I wish I could. I just don’t like them because they make me… Read more “Rejecting Satisfaction”
I Am The Church’s Biggest Enemy
The Church is made up of broken people. That’s probably not a surprise to anyone. It shouldn’t be. The whole nature of Christianity hinges on the idea… Read more “I Am The Church’s Biggest Enemy”
