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May 2024

May 30, 2024

What Would Your Quaker Name Be?

In Outlander Season Eight (now in production) we will meet Quaker characters, named after Christian...

May 26, 2024

From Grief to Growth: Honoring Heroes on Memorial Day

In the US, Memorial Day is a time to honor the past, but not get...

May 24, 2024

Jesus, Lao Tzu, and Bruce Lee: “Be Water, My Friend”

Are you involved in sports, business, or other forms of competition? Jesus and Lao Tzu...

May 22, 2024

Does God Change God’s Mind? The Bible Appears Confused…

We like to think that God doesn't change. Malachi has God saying, “I the Lord...

May 20, 2024

Neurotheology: Is Spiritual Experience All in Your Head?

Ever had a spiritual experience that upon reflection, you wondered if it was all in...

May 16, 2024

Jesus and Lao Tzu Talk About Eternal Life

What does Jesus mean when he talks about eternal life? The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu...

May 13, 2024

Drowning in Religion? Truth Walks Out to Meet You

Religion is meant to support you like the sea floating a boat. But sometimes religion...

May 09, 2024

What if Jesus and Lao Tzu Celebrated Mother’s Day?

What if Jesus and Lao Tzu celebrated Mother’s Day? They would agree that universal and...

May 06, 2024

6 Reasons Homeless Shelters Won’t Solve the Problem

Cities like Grants Pass, Oregon are making unsheltered homelessness illegal. But here are six reasons...

May 02, 2024

6 Things You Do at Home That are Illegal if You’re Homeless

Should homelessness be made illegal? Cities everywhere are cracking down. Here are six bad reasons...

April 2024

April 29, 2024

Christian & Pagan Holidays: Beltane & May Day

I remember May Day celebrations as a child—a festooned pole in the schoolyard, with children...

April 25, 2024

Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional

"Pain is inevitable," said a friend in A.A., "but suffering is optional." Pain is sensation....

April 22, 2024

Jesus and Lao Tzu: Does God Take Sides?

While armies rage, news platforms and influencers draw battle lines. But does God take sides?...

April 18, 2024

It’s a Small World—We’re More Connected Than We Know

The worst song in the world is “It’s a Small World After All.” Yet, as...

April 15, 2024

Jesus and Lao Tzu Practice Do-Nothing Leadership

If Jesus and Lao Tzu endorsed a candidate, they would be humble, kind, and without...

April 11, 2024

What’s in a Name? Deadnaming, Misgendering & Other Rudeness

What should you do when your coworker or loved one asks you to call them...

April 08, 2024

Jesus & Lao Tzu’s Judgement-Free Zone

Ever gone to a gym or school that declared itself a “Judgment-Free Zone?” Jesus and...

April 04, 2024

Is the Biblical Canon a Dangerous Weapon?

A weaponized Bible is a dangerous thing. The biblical canon is a weapon of mass...

April 01, 2024

Is God Really Knowable? Here’s What Jesus and Lao Tzu Say…

How do you describe Ultimate Reality? Judaism called it YHWH. Jesus translated this as "Ego...

March 2024

March 28, 2024

Tipping Your Church’s Sacred Cows While Avoiding Cow Pies

Cow tipping at church can be fun. Here’s how to tip sacred cows while avoiding...

March 25, 2024

How are Jesus & Lao Tzu Like Peanut Butter Cups?

How are Jesus and Lao Tzu like Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups? They are the two...

March 21, 2024

Preaching Jesus on Other Planets (And Earth, Too)

What would Christianity look like on a different planet? How can we determine which truths...

March 18, 2024

Christian & Pagan Holidays: Easter Bunnies Come from Ostara

Religious killjoys, terrified of anything non-Christian, warn of Easter's Pagan origins. Yet, we can reconcile...

March 14, 2024

Jesus and Lao Tzu at the Well of Living Water

What did Jesus mean by “living water?” A 2,500-year-old Chinese text may give a clue....

March 11, 2024

Inner Healing: Prescriptions for Medication and Meditation

Every day I work with people who experience physical and emotional pain. While I can't...

March 07, 2024

Is God the Source of Good and Evil?

Are God and Satan equal and opposite? Does God get credit for good, while we...

March 04, 2024

Emergency Brakes at Highway Speeds (& Other Cries for Help)

What happens when you pull the emergency brake on the freeway? A client decided to...

February 2024

February 29, 2024

An Open Letter to Pastors: Child Sacrifice on Church Altars

Pastors with children of their own may be sacrificing them to a false god, without...

February 26, 2024

I’m Calling You Out! – Gunfighter Etiquette for Christians

“Sheriff, I’m calling you out!” shouts the black-hatted cowboy, striding through the saloon door. Sounds...

February 22, 2024

Mostly Dead: The Princess Bride & Religious Deconstruction

Is religion like the Pit of Despair, sucking life from you? The good news is...