Fundamentalism & Fear I woke up this morning to read the news of the horrific terror attacks in Brussels. My heart feels heavy with the burdens of fear, poverty, and violence in our world. It’s hard to build authentic safe havens in a time of uncertainty, ... Continue Reading ›
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“He who would travel happily must travel light.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupery. We have the tendency to complicate things that should stay simple. Nowhere is this more true for me than at church. Good intentions, fear, and the momentum of cultural expectations can push us into ... Continue Reading ›
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A good friend of mine recently said something that hit me like a lightning bolt: If you tell the truth, your path gets clearer. In that moment of illumination, I knew that her statement could provide desperately needed guidance as I navigate the tricky waters in ... Continue Reading ›
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Many Names Jesus has been called many things by many people. An ancient Hebrew prophet foretold that Jesus would bear the various titles Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Of these, Isaiah’s first choice is also my favorite: and ... Continue Reading ›
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During a morning leadership meeting I attended before church a week ago, much of the discussion focused on a recent controversial change in church policy. I took a risk in expressing my belief that, whatever the intentions and reasoning behind the policy change, the larger ... Continue Reading ›
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Life’s Thresholds Your life is full of thresholds — moments when unforeseen circumstance, choice, tragedy, or the inescapable momentum of life propels you to the extreme edge of all you’ve known. A critical move. A death. A major reversal. A ... Continue Reading ›
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What do you do when the heavens seem silent? Few challenges are so hard that they can’t be made worse by having to face them alone. When you feel bereft of God’s responsiveness to your, the painful loneliness can penetrate your bones. In this follow-up video to my earlier ... Continue Reading ›
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This post is for anyone who feels they no longer “fit” in some vital part of their life. Even if you’re ambivalent about religion or spirituality (I’ll be relating my experience with surviving a crisis of faith)—or even if your experience of ... Continue Reading ›
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When my oldest son was perhaps only four years old, he’d sometimes complain about how I’d asked him to do something “too hard.” To his four-year-old sensibilities, my request for him to put his toys away or to please put his pants on before going out in public must have ... Continue Reading ›
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