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October 2026

October 12, 2026

Lead a Church Study of “Jesus and Lao Tzu: The Way of Love”

Guest writer Jack Thomas (The Irreverent Reverend) reflects on leading his church through a study...

October 05, 2026

“Can You Follow Jesus and Still Practice Smudging?”

A chaplain’s question about Indigenous Christians opens a conversation about grace, spiritual authority, and who...

September 2026

September 28, 2026

Jesus and Lao Tzu: Seven Striking Parallels

What’s the most astonishing thing about Lao Tzu? Sometimes, he sounds uncannily like Jesus—centuries before...

September 22, 2026

“You Got Your Lao Tzu on My Jesus!”

What do Jesus, Lao Tzu, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have in common? More than...

September 13, 2026

Mo Thomas: Book Review from a Black Hole

I’ve learned that some book endorsements are a favor. Mo Thomas’s review of my book...

September 06, 2026

If Birds Talked, They Couldn’t Fly

Words can teach, comfort, and heal—but they can also weigh down the soul. What might...

August 2026

August 30, 2026

Pinocchio and the Power of the Uncarved Block

Pinocchio may seem an unlikely guide to Lao Tzu and Jesus. Yet the puppet’s story...

August 24, 2026

I Met Papa Before I Read The Shack

Before William Paul Young published The Shack, I had my own encounter with God as...

August 17, 2026

The Guest Who Stayed at an Unfriendly Table

Feeling like an unwelcome guest? Jesus models how to be a gracious guest, even at...

August 10, 2026

When Being a Good Guest Is Better than Hospitality

Hospitality is a Christian virtue. We should be good hosts—but what if it’s more important...

August 03, 2026

Kairos, Chronos, and the Eternal Now

How can you make prayer more meaningful? By giving ordinary moments enough attention to become...

July 2026

July 27, 2026

Jesus and Lao Tzu: Allowing Your Enemies

Jesus said, “Love your enemies,” which sounds like idealism until you watch...

July 20, 2026

Which Version of Superman is the Most Punk Rock?

In James Gunn’s 2025 movie Superman, David Corenswet portrays a very different version of Superman...

July 13, 2026

The Hidden Theology of the Gingerbread Man

Think children's stories don't matter? The Gingerbread Man teaches two radically different theologies, depending on...

July 06, 2026

Is God Violent? Rethinking the Bible’s Bloodiest Passages

Violence and religion have a long and tangled history. Is it just people who are...

June 2026

June 29, 2026

Jesus and Lao Tzu: Living Without Fear

What if divine protection isn’t about escaping danger, but learning to walk through the world...

June 22, 2026

All the Colors of the Rainbow Testify to Love

Now, the rainbow isn’t just a flag that LGBTQIA+ people can wave. This Pride Month,...

June 15, 2026

Why the Rainbow Became a Pride Symbol

The rainbow did not become a Pride symbol because queer people stole it. It became...

June 08, 2026

No, the Rainbow is Not a Christian Trademark

Christians can find meaning in the rainbow. The problem begins when we act like no...

June 01, 2026

Did Gay People Steal the Rainbow from Christians?

Every Pride Month, some pearl-clutching Karen says, “Gay people stole the rainbow from Christianity.” Here’s...

May 2026

May 25, 2026

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Understanding God as Tao

For those who struggle to imagine God as a cosmic ruler, the Tao reveals the...

May 18, 2026

6 Lessons I Learned from a Thief

A dying thief teaches a living faith: grace needs no magic prayer, perfect theology, or...

May 11, 2026

Refusing to Bow to Trump’s Golden Idol

Donald Trump understands one thing better than many pastors: religious imagery works. Not theology. Not...

May 03, 2026

Renaming God: If God Is Love, Then Is Love God?

The Bible says God is love. But when everyone claims to act in love, how...

April 2026

April 27, 2026

Prayer in One Hand, Humor in the Other

Prayer beads and shared laughter showed me two ancient human powers that can interrupt violence...

April 20, 2026

Jesus & Lao Tzu: The Difference Between Power and Strength

These days, it seems everyone wants to be strong. But true power means more than...

April 13, 2026

How Haiku Can Deepen Christian Spirituality

April 17 is International Haiku Poetry Day. What is the history of haiku? How can...

April 06, 2026

What are the Pitfalls of Part-Time Ministry?

There’s nothing wrong with bivocational ministry, but it does come with a few pitfalls. In...

March 2026

March 30, 2026

Called to Be a Pastor? Consider Bivocational Ministry

Most who feel called to ministry dream of big churches. But have you considered the...

March 23, 2026

6 Things MAGA Christians Should Love (But Somehow Don’t)

The Bible offers a “top 6 list” of things MAGA Christians should embrace if they...