On Finding A Simple Gospel
March 16, 2018
We can’t keep arguing over theology or politics. How do we get back to the simple gospel? What does that even look like? … More On Finding A Simple Gospel
Category: Faith and Doubt
Would You Die For What You Believe? (Let’s Hope Not…)
December 13, 2017
Cassie The cold metal of the gun pressed against the side of her head as she heard the shooter say “Do you believe in God?” “Please don’t shoot me, I don’t know I just- oh shit please no I-” CLACK **** These words screamed into my consciousness and split me open inside like an ax splitting … More Would You Die For What You Believe? (Let’s Hope Not…)
Why Following The Bible Will Get You Lost
July 28, 2017
This weekend I was driving down to LA with a very passionate fundamentalist Christian. She said some things (probably closer to “shouted” some things) that are worth talking about. We’ll call her Melanie. “Some Christians get so smart they become dumb. I receive the Bible like a Child, the way Jesus told me to.” -Mel … More Why Following The Bible Will Get You Lost
The Doubt Manifesto
July 28, 2017
Doubt is one of the most undervalued spiritual callings of every Christian. Pursuit of truth is impossible without it, and even faith cannot exist without doubt. In a 4 part series, we walk through what it means to doubt faithfully, and why Jesus made us to be doubters. Dive in below: “Faith” is Hurting Us … More The Doubt Manifesto
Paths of Doubt
April 17, 2017
There are two ways to doubt. One will transform you; one will destroy you. … More Paths of Doubt
The Church of Doubt
April 6, 2017
We have been doing church all wrong. Welcome to a better way. … More The Church of Doubt
I Don’t Believe in Jesus Christ II
March 23, 2017
God doesn’t want to take away your doubt. He’s inviting you to pursue it! … More I Don’t Believe in Jesus Christ II
“Faith” is Hurting Us
March 8, 2017
“Just have faith” is an empty platitude. How do we seek truth and “have faith” at once? … More “Faith” is Hurting Us
Welcome Back
December 28, 2016
I’m re-launching my blog, because I think after 4 years I am ready. If you read my last post, and many of my previous posts before that, you will discover a very different place in my story. Some of it I wholeheartedly still stand behind. Some things, I will be editing in the upcoming weeks … More Welcome Back
Returning (My last post on my original blog)
June 11, 2015
It’s a funny feeling that comes when you return to somewhere that used to be your home after years of being away. The colors look different. The buildings look similar, but more faded. The People feel…slower…somehow– like you sped up and they just kept the same speed. You feel that sense of nostalgia, but nostalgia … More Returning (My last post on my original blog)
Real Hope Rising 