If They Don’t Know You Love Them, You Don’t
October 13, 2017
Do the people in your life know that you love them? If they don’t know, then you don’t love them. … More If They Don’t Know You Love Them, You Don’t
Tag: religion
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
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)
How a Suicide Attempt Saved My Faith
November 14, 2013
“I might as well f*cking do it. I’ve been thinking about it every day, and I think today is the day I’m finally going to.” I could tell she was serious, and part of me was scared. The tension was thick that day in Taco Bell. Yes, you read that right. I said Taco Bell. … More How a Suicide Attempt Saved My Faith
Truth, Freedom and Love
June 23, 2013
Freedom is not being double minded in your thoughts or your actions. Its doing what you want to do and choosing it wholeheartedly. True, we have the right to do things halfheartedly, but that’s not freedom. Lately I’ve been hanging out with a lot of heathens, atheists, and sinners…at least that’s what half my Christian … More Truth, Freedom and Love
Hope Rising
June 19, 2013
Yesterday I had a conversation with a demonized man. He was a homeless man in downtown San Francisco, and his name was Chucky. I liked Chucky. Chucky had a large beard with bits of food stuck inside it like flies trapped in a cobweb. He had weathered skin, a raspy voice, and large safety pins … More Hope Rising
Conversations on Redemption
February 7, 2013
Question: To what degree do we contribute to our own redemption? Now don’t get your panties all in a bunch. I’m not talking about “salvation” per se. That’s by grace through faith and all that jazz. Got that. I’m talking about transformation. Looking like Christ. I’ve been looking at narratives lately; life narratives. We all … More Conversations on Redemption
I Do Not Believe in Jesus Christ
October 23, 2012
I find the fact that most Christians believe in Jesus to be incredibly unsettling. There is an assumption today that belief in Christ is a good thing. It says something about you. Many even think it makes you a Christian. They say things like “I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins” or “I … More I Do Not Believe in Jesus Christ
Give Me A Reason To Live
July 5, 2012
I’m discovering a whole new dimension of what it means to be human. It’s called “the search for meaning.” A lot of people think they are searching for meaning, but they really haven’t become enough of a person to know how to do it. They are still stuck trying to “do” instead of “be,” which inhibits them … More Give Me A Reason To Live
A Taste of Reality
May 8, 2012
Ever heard someone say “it’s time to face reality?” What they usually mean is “stop living in this fantasy world where everything works out perfectly and you don’t have to do anything to make it happen” or “get in touch with how crappy life really is!” Lately, I’ve been thinking about reality… Reality is the … More A Taste of Reality
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