Ears to Hear
Three months ago I wrote about wanting to shut up. As it turns out, shutting up happened, and only now am I starting, maybe, to figure out why. It was never intentional. Since my Black [...]
Of Jesus and Despair
Somewhere in his fifties, a friend of mine looked back on his life and concluded it was a waste. There had been jobs, good ones, but no meaningful career arc. He had joined several faith [...]
If You Ever Wished You Could Quit the Human Race…
…join the crowd. I’d be happy to take a long hiatus from the current version of homo sapiens, because we’re a hot mess. The rage and hatred in the public square are becoming unbearable. As [...]
Where Convictions and Friendship Collide
You’re talking with an old friend over coffee. At one point in the conversation, she uses a word that sets off every alarm bell in your head. Clearly she believes something you don’t believe at [...]
Discomfort with Easter
I have never liked Easter. Deep down I’ve known this for years but couldn’t admit it, even to myself. After all, Easter is when we Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the dead and [...]