Upon Turning Fifty
Half a century, and finally,What I feel is what I say andWhat I say is what I mean. What I mean is that others, so usedto my gargantuan efforts to […]
The Evangelical Church in America Has Lost Its Way
I believe the church as a social entity is dying and that’s disheartening to realize. Throughout history, there have been foundational movements and moments where believers have ignited vital moral […]
An Agnostic’s Thanksgiving Prayer before the Meal
God of the universe, Whoever you are, Whatever you are, Why ever you choose to hear this ….or palaver with us at all, We thank you for this bird, bean, […]
Hell is Unjust
If you were neck-deep in Christian subculture in the 70s and 80s, you would have probably been aware of a series of short cartoon tracts that were passed around by […]
An Open Wound on the Face of Democracy
On the morning after the election, the sentiment from those who voted for Donald Trump was a quick and unified message saying, “Let’s start the healing process.” Even President Obama […]
Why I’m Voting for Hillary Clinton
I try to steer clear of politics on this blog, but as you all know, this election cycle has been a cyclone of political horror as the King of Bombast […]
10 Years
Celebrating 10 years of marriage with Krista today. I have so much respect and love for this woman and the wisdom, strength, beauty, and gentleness she radiates on a daily […]
Chiaroscuro
For Martin
“Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin […]
Hey White People… Let’s Talk About Racism
(A white guy writing about racism is fraught with the danger of saying something completely asinine. I want to acknowledge that on the front end. I welcome the criticism of anything […]
