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August 2026

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...

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...

June 2026

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 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...

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...

February 2026

February 23, 2026

How Household Shrines Create Breathing Space in Your Home

Your home is your castle—but is it your sanctuary? Household shrines can turn ordinary rooms...

February 02, 2026

Ananias Shows How Not to Turn Cold in This ICE Age

Maybe you hate ICE agents. But is nurturing that hate good for your soul? How...

July 2025

July 28, 2025

Can Christians Rename God as “The Universe” and as “Nature”?

These days, you hear many people substitute the word “God” with “The Universe” or “Nature.”...

July 07, 2025

“Be Angry but Do Not Sin”—How to Cope with Anger

Ephesians says, “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down...

June 2025

June 15, 2025

Father’s Day: What If God Just Wants to Be With You?

A reflection on father-son time with my little boy, who’s all grown now. As with...

June 03, 2025

Think Tongues-Speaking Proves Spirit Baptism? Think Again.

“Have you received the gift of tongues?” many Pentecostals and Charismatics want to know. But...

March 2025

March 27, 2025

Rethinking Ordination: Power, Purpose, and Problems

What is ordination? Does the Church still need it today? Rethinking ordination, we’ll look at...

March 06, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: When the Spiritual Life Feels Lonely

Do you feel misunderstood because of your spirituality? When the spiritual life feels lonely, Jesus...

February 2025

February 17, 2025

Love Knows No Borders: Walls, Deportations, & Tariffs

I live on one side of the US/Canada border and work on the other. Because...

February 03, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Lead Like Yoda

Many know that George Lucas based The Force in his Star Wars movies on the...

January 2025

January 23, 2025

Trump Inauguration Speech: Reading Between the Li(n)es

Donald Trump had a lot to say about religion in his second inaugural speech. What's...

January 20, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu Return to the Source

Our biggest problem is we have wandered away from our Source. Jesus and Lao Tzu...

January 16, 2025

Pope: Tree Hugging Animist New Agers “Close to Christianity”

Once, I would have told you that tree-hugging New Agers were nuts! But a careful...

January 13, 2025

What If the Universe is Alive?

Christians disparage Neopagans for believing in nature spirits. But both share a belief in animism--the...

December 2024

December 19, 2024

Christian & Pagan Holidays: We’re Not Too Cool for Yule

Christians often claim a godless world has stolen the true meaning of Christmas. Funny—Pagans say...

October 2024

October 16, 2024

Forgiving the Mess: How Jesus Redefines Homecoming

This time of year, many churches in the southern US open their doors for homecoming...

August 2024

August 12, 2024

11 Ways to Maintain Mental Health During Election Season

Every four years, many Americans find emotional well-being a challenge. How can you maintain your...

July 2024

July 14, 2024

Trump’s Shooting: Is Political Violence Ever Justified?

Was Donald Trump’s shooter justified? Absolutely not—political violence never is! Every liberal and conservative should...

May 2024

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...

April 2024

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 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 18, 2024

Should US Presidents Believe in a Higher Power?

In the US, February 19 is Presidents' Day. How important is it for a President...

February 08, 2024

A Jesus Juke is No Joke! How Not to Be an Annoying Christian

Nobody likes a Jesus juke—except the jokers who juke the juked. "What’s a Jesus Juke?"...