One of the most interesting stories in the Hebrew Bible is that of Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6-9). And by interesting, what I mean is that… Read more “Learning From the Failure of God”
Tag: religion
Remember, O Man, That Dust Thou Art
If you attend an Ash Wednesday service today (and I highly recommend that you do), chances are pretty good that the priest or minister who applies your… Read more “Remember, O Man, That Dust Thou Art”
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”
Starting Over
Jesus’ ministry was good news for everyone he talked to. It was good for the apostles, who believed most of the things that he was doing. It… Read more “Starting Over”
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”
Building the House: Churchless Christians and the Theological Church
Part 1 of this series on Church is available here. It seems like I run across more and more people, particularly on the Internet, that claim Christianity… Read more “Building the House: Churchless Christians and the Theological Church”
Stoplights in the Roundabout
This is the courthouse in Weatherford, Texas. There are better pictures of it. This one is my favorite, though, because it puts this beautiful, historic building (129… Read more “Stoplights in the Roundabout”
