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June 2023

June 07, 2023

The Toxicity of a King

I hate to admit it, but we have watched the series called "The Great," which...

June 06, 2023

Jim Bob and Michelle

There are lots of things that bothered me about the documentary, Shiny Happy People. For...

May 2023

May 31, 2023

Changing our Mind

My denomination of origin was composed of people that never liked to change their minds....

May 27, 2023

Be Who You Are

Most of my life was about fitting in. I had thick glasses, I was short...

May 25, 2023

Healing is Feeling

Yesterday, I heard someone talking on social media. They were wondering whether getting angry would...

May 20, 2023

The Problem with the Bible

I used to walk to the pulpit and exclaim "I have nothing of value to...

May 19, 2023

The Problem with Pastors

I was a pastor for 20 years, mostly in smaller towns. I would blend into...

May 09, 2023

Why I wrote The Diner

Photo courtesy of Broadway Diner, Columbia, MO This is where the novel begins. I pictured...

May 04, 2023

Cultivated Ignorance

After starting my deconstruction, I began writing about all the things I was discovering. but...

April 2023

April 24, 2023

Faith in a Hypothesis

Early on, in most versions of Christianity, disciples are taught to have faith in the...

April 21, 2023

Anatomy of an Explorer

I have always been adventurous. I've written about it several times before but the phrase...

April 19, 2023

How I Feel About Charles Stanley

My first encounter with Charles Stanley was when I read his book, The Wonderful Spirit...

April 18, 2023

The Diner

I would like to announce the release of my second novel, The Diner. I started with the...

March 2023

March 30, 2023

The Great Delusion

When I was involved in organized religion, as a conservative evangelical Christian in the United...

March 23, 2023

Christians and the Disabled

Please understand my reference to Christianity is Western Christianity. If your church or your experience...

March 20, 2023

Trust Yourself

More and more, I believe the best question I could ask someone that is deconstructing...

March 18, 2023

The Next Courageous Step

‏ I remember when I played in my first high school football game. It was...

March 12, 2023

Crossing the Threshhold

In the hero's journey, one of the necessary steps is "crossing the threshold." It is...

March 06, 2023

You Don’t Need Anything Else

You don't have to stay In a religion that sways. You don't have to believe...

February 2023

February 27, 2023

Pattern of the World

Occasionally I will accidentally catch a preacher on Instagram or TikTok talking about avoiding following...

February 25, 2023

Progress Report from the Desert

As many have said before, out here in the desert, it's easy to get classified...

February 20, 2023

Evolving Beyond Christianity

Before I even get started, I know even the title might be a trigger for...

February 19, 2023

Evaluate Your Religion

Whether or not you are directly involved with your religion, it's time to make an...

February 15, 2023

Trusting Yourself

Because my dad wasn't really present with me growing up, I learned to work hard...

February 14, 2023

Communication Gaps

Over the past few months, I have experienced some lapses in communication with people. It's...

February 11, 2023

Talk About What You Are Against

Often people will shout from the bleachers "Don't talk about what you are against, talk...

February 10, 2023

Here’s to You!

When rapper Snoop Dog received his star on the Walk of Fame, he stepped up...

February 08, 2023

The Blessed Fearful

We could probably all agree that fear is one of our biggest issues. We find...

February 07, 2023

Riding the Wave Into the Desert

I know the metaphor doesn’t make much sense, but I wanted to get your...

February 04, 2023

I’m Publishing My Next Book

I have decided to embark on a new adventure. With a little advice from...