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2016-09-01T23:39:13-06:00

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The One Question that Defines Our Faith

Last updated on: September 1, 2016 at 11:39 pm By Jeff Hood

Does God experience our pain? Amen. Read more

2016-09-01T00:00:02-06:00

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Sidewalk Hate

Last updated on: September 1, 2016 at 12:00 am By Jeff Hood

“Faggot.” Where did that come from? I politely smiled at the guy. I was just walking down the street. I was trying to be nice. How can a chance encounter become so hateful? I guess hate is the only answer. Though I’ve been called a “Faggot” before, this time was particularly painful. I think it hit me in a low moment. Now that I’ve recovered a bit, I wish that I’d simply responded, “Thank you.” Amen. Read more

2016-08-31T00:40:09-06:00

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The Sunday Existentialist

Last updated on: August 31, 2016 at 12:40 am By Jeff Hood

Eyes wired shut. Repeated rapid pupil movements. Face up. Head toward the ceiling. Nostrils sucking in air. Chest at ease. Arms relaxed. Legs straight. My flesh rests easy in the hammock that is my bones. I am one with the night. The night is one with me. Do I know that I’m asleep? Color collides with color. Even with me in it, there is nothing wrong with my reality. Planets pass by. Stars shine their greetings. I... Read more

2016-07-30T23:17:05-06:00

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Don’t Go To Church. Be The Church.

Last updated on: July 30, 2016 at 11:17 pm By Jeff Hood

Don’t Go To Church. Be The Church. Shortly before being arrested for civil disobedience, I said these words at the Dallas Rally Against Police Brutality in December of 2014: There is an indictment against our religious communities. That indictment is here tonight. Asking the question… How long? How long must we work? How long must we wait for justice? How long will you sit in your religious buildings and castles and do nothing? I have thought about what... Read more

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2016-07-26T22:29:38-06:00

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The Passion of Jacques Hamel

Last updated on: July 26, 2016 at 10:29 pm By Jeff Hood

Early this morning, terrorists stormed a church in Normandy, France. When the doors flew open, an 86-year-old priest named Jascques Hamel was standing down front performing Mass. Before much resistance could be mustered, the terrorists cut the throat of Hamel and took several others hostage. Over an extended period of time, Hamel bled out and died. Throughout the years, Hamel had pledged to serve the church “until his last breath.” In a world of chaos, may all followers of... Read more

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2016-07-24T22:14:17-06:00

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Future

Last updated on: July 24, 2016 at 10:14 pm By Jeff Hood

God is Dead That’s exactly what I said I feel so alone No one is home Why do I pray To waste the day Why can’t I just be Stay awake with me How will this stop Shots falling Bodies dropping Blood splattering Daddy don’t get shot Out of the mouth of the children The cries rise I hear it in your eyes If God’s not a joke Better stay woke Read more

2016-07-18T20:44:18-06:00

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Babel.

Last updated on: July 18, 2016 at 8:44 pm By Jeff Hood

Writing used to be easy. Now, nothing seems easy. Leaning in, I just stare at the screen. Occasionally, I try to type something. Despite my desperation to write, my mind is held captive to a former place. Bloody films never leave you. Every image sticks. The officer took his gun and shot Alton Sterling dead. Amidst the screams, Philando Castile bled out. Everyone wanted to talk about their lives, I couldn’t get past their deaths. I wasn’t alone.... Read more

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2016-07-16T22:42:56-06:00

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Now

Last updated on: July 16, 2016 at 10:42 pm By Jeff Hood

To Be Visible To Be Invisible To Be To Be Human To Not To Be To Rot To Know To Pray To Go To Think To Strive To Dream To Be The Future Forgot Us We’re Stuck Here We Know There’s More We Just Don’t Know What It’s For Read more

2016-07-05T16:50:32-06:00

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The Day After the 4th

Last updated on: July 5, 2016 at 4:50 pm By Jeff Hood

The Cost of Patriotism Born of Fear Scared as Hell Salvation Decisions Full Jails We Invaded Millions Die Red, White and Blue Apple Pie The World Starves Choirs Sing We Destroyed Everything We Matter We Alone We Don’t Care About Your Home The Flood of Blood Took Our Brain The Pain of Arrogance Did the Same No More Blessings No More Dreams God was Never On Our Team Our Only Hope Is to Step Back And Finally Cease the... Read more

2016-06-30T01:28:38-06:00

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United Methodist Insensitivity Unleashed in North Texas

Last updated on: June 30, 2016 at 1:28 am By Jeff Hood

“What were they thinking?” I almost didn’t write this piece. People kept telling me how nice the people in the photograph are. I don’t doubt it. One question remains. “What were they thinking?” Pictured are 5 United Methodist ministers in the North Texas Annual Conference. The picture was taken at a United Methodist camp dedicated to educating the next generation. One question remains. “What were they thinking?” This photograph is disturbing. A United... Read more

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