At the end of my life, when I can no longer stand and speak, will anyone remember me?
Category: Christianity
Remembering the Melodies
The old hymns come back to me in the early hours.
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.
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...
I Have Always Been Free
I may not have known it, but I have always been free, both when I was a believer and now that I'm not. God never has controlled my thoughts and decisions. The church culture tried to control me, but its only power is what I allowed it to have. I’m free. I own my … Continue reading I Have Always Been Free
Conflict with Daddy
He often said... that I was much weaker than him. I wasn’t strong enough to work as hard as he did. I couldn’t stand up to pressure like he could. And I believed it.
The Old (Crazy) Songs
Believe it or not, this was one of those “feel good” songs, where people stood up, swayed, and clapped their hands, smiling at each other, marveling at how they could worship and have fun at the same time.
Deep Calls 