I'm less offended by the money spent on one religious commercial than I am about the entire amount spent on one game.
The Power of Being Quiet
I learned never to underestimate the power of being quiet while sitting with someone in pain.
Rudeness Amidst the Holiday Cheer
How appropriate would it be for me to shout in the marketplace that there is no god and Christianity is based on a contrived mythology that continues to evolve into conflicting views? Would that be rude?
Pastor Appreciation is Great, Sort of….
The Pastor stood up and said, “I’m tired of the backbiting, the gossip, and the assassination of character that goes on in this church. I’m tired of being alone, of always watching my back, and of being the target of endless criticism. I’m tired of being hated. Goodbye.” Then he stepped down from the pulpit, … Continue reading Pastor Appreciation is Great, Sort of….
The Bible’s Inclusivity in Creation
When the Bible said God created male and female, he included people of all genders and sexual orientations.
Every Child Reminds Me of My Child
I thought of my transgender friends. One wrote how she was recently told at her workplace that she couldn’t use the restroom there anymore. She had to leave the location and go to the gas station across the street. Another parent told how his kid was beaten up at a concert because he was transgender.
Sad Strength
She was weary, yet she radiated a particular strength I’ve seen in women like her—mothers who had lost a child and experienced crippling grief yet somehow managed not just to endure but come back with ferocious energy, determined to make the world better.
Battle Weary
I'm tired of conflict with people in church, theology, politics, and social justice issues. The battles in these arenas aren't what I want to spend my time on. But I still want to help people.
Bathrooms, Bibles, and Sporting Events
Just admit that transgender people scare you, and you'd rather they went back into hiding or died...
Trigger Point
My WHOLE LIFE, people have criticized me for not doing it well enough, for not saying it perfectly, for not having tried hard enough.
Deep Calls 