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One commenter recently did a self-own when he said the Bible "clearly states" and then he got it totally wrong.

Dec 2

As a kid I learned that "being good" would not only make my own life easier, but it brought stability to my otherwise unstable family.

Nov 28

Watching the events unfold at The Village, with Matt Chandler, gave me flashbacks to when I worked at a church that likewise welcomed back their Pastor with a standing ovation. 🤢

16 hr ago

After years of arguing, debating, and fighting back, I'm learning that maybe kindness is the only thing that gets results.

Nov 27

Part 7 in "WTF? (Why the Flood)": We often read the OT as though it's an actual and true reflection of who God is. But is that the best way to think…

Nov 23

I like feeling as though I'm the smartest person in the room. When I met Pastor Rob, I discovered how being a Pastor could make me feel it often.

Nov 21

This week's "Comments on Comments" responds to someone accusing me of eschewing the "Jesus of the Bible" for one of my own making.

Nov 18

"WTF? (Why the Flood)" Part 6: Ancient Flood Myths were used to teach about people's understanding of God. Genesis 6-9 suggests that God cares…

Nov 16

My first impressions of who and what a Pastor is revolved around how Pastor John handled the breaking apart of my family.

Nov 14

"WTF? (Why the Flood)" Part Five: Genesis 6 differs from other Ancient Flood myths by dramatically changing the name of the Hero and the Sea Vessel. Why…

Nov 9

All new Memoir Mondays series titled, "Diaries of a Pastor"

Nov 7

"WTF? (Why the Flood)" Part Four: One of the major retcons in the Noah story is how it characterizes God as a caring, compassionate Creator.

Nov 2

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