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April 2022

April 19, 2022

The Idol of Americianity

In church, "I pledge allegiance" sounds an awful lot like "Hail Caesar!" The American church...

April 17, 2022

When Your Story Sucks–Write a Better Ending

The Easter story gets better every time you tell it. I love my pastor friend...

April 15, 2022

Pastors: If Your Deconstruction Gets You Crucified, There’s Hope of Resurrection

For pastors deconstructing your faith, the events of Holy Week become a showcase for how...

April 12, 2022

Pastors: Deconstructing Your Faith Can Get You Crucified

Pastors just want to be like Jesus. And just like him, deconstructing your faith can...

April 10, 2022

“The Rocks Cry Out: Jesus and Panentheism”

My personal journey of faith deconstruction began with the events of Palm Sunday. My Deconstruction...

April 08, 2022

Grace comes before repentance, not after.

Grace comes before repentance, not after. When you finally get this truth, it changes everything....

April 06, 2022

Does Your Church Have Hoarding Disorder?

If your church has been around a while, it probably has hoarding disorder. We all know...

April 03, 2022

Pastors, Should You Hang Up Your Robes?

Now more than ever, pastors are asking themselves whether to continue in ministry, retire early,...

March 2022

March 29, 2022

Praying Like My Cat

Prayer isn’t about God listening to us—but about attendant believers getting to know God. ...

March 27, 2022

When My Brother is Wrong: 8 Steps to Peace

Is there any hope of peace when the other person is just so wrong? ...

March 24, 2022

Is It a Sin to Get Tattooed or Pierced?

People have often asked me, “Is it a sin for a Christian to get tattooed...

March 22, 2022

Daddy Issues and the Divine: Children of a Disapproving God

Viewing God as our heavenly father is problematic for people who always felt their dads...

March 19, 2022

Apologize Like a King: 4 Steps to Making it Right Again

As Jewish believers celebrated Purim this past week, I finished my reading of the Greek...

March 17, 2022

Apocalypse, Part 5: “The God Who Wouldn’t be King”

The world watches in horror as Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine and slaughters his enemies. Are...

March 13, 2022

What is the Christian’s Source of Ultimate Truth?

Do progressive Christians who no longer believe in an inerrant Bible still have a source...

March 09, 2022

“Apocalypse” Part 4: “Antichrist”

Is Vladimir Putin the antichrist? Yes, and no. Who is the Antichrist? When I was...

March 05, 2022

Apocalypse 3: “The Wrath of God”

Are wars and rumors of wars, natural disasters, climate change, and pandemic signs of God’s...

March 02, 2022

“Apocalypse” Part 2: “Worship for Believers in Exile”

If it’s been a long time since you were in church, you may ask yourself,...

February 2022

February 27, 2022

“Apocalypse,” Part 1: “Fire and Ice”

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many Christians turn their thoughts to the apocalypse. Are...

February 25, 2022

Is All Scripture God-Breathed?

Giving me that "I've got you stumped" look, the deacon folded his arms and tried...

February 23, 2022

Are Christians Allowed to Meditate?

“I’m a Christian,” said my coworker. “I’m not allowed to meditate.” He apologized that his...

February 20, 2022

Deconstructing Designs: When A New Way Just Comes to You

When you quit thinking about the problem and how to solve it, the answer just...

February 19, 2022

Where’s Christ in Communion?

If you’re questioning your faith, you may find it difficult to experience God in the...

February 16, 2022

Jesus and Trauma-Informed Care

"What's wrong with you?" I wanted to say--but that was the wrong question. Like me,...

February 14, 2022

The Gospel: Good News for Whom?

Last night at Superbowl LVI, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 23 In...

February 12, 2022

Blest Be the Ties that Blind: How Unhealthy Attachments Prevent Us Seeing the Needs of Others

The Lord’s Supper was over. The last morsel was chewed, the final drop swallowed, and...

February 09, 2022

Blest Be the Lies that Bind: Controlling Teachings from the Lips of Leaders

Every. Single. Sunday. We all stood on cue and sang Blest Be the Ties That Bind after...

February 06, 2022

Ten Things Christians Shouldn’t Say to Grieving People

Sometimes you just wanna punch someone in church. Or yell. Or tell them to go...

February 04, 2022

Retributive vs. Restorative Justice: Doing Good to Those Who Harm Us

My incarcerated client told me that our jail assigns tablets to inmates so they can...

February 02, 2022

Grace in the Eyes of the Lord

"I'd rather have all my teeth drilled at the same time than have my picture...