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July 2024

July 31, 2024
What do the Olympics have in common with the Christian observance of Lammas (Loaf Mass)...
July 28, 2024
Donald Trump isn't the fictional Antichrist as depicted in apocalyptic literature. But I am convinced...
July 25, 2024
People are asking—Does Trump’s wounded head mark him as the Antichrist? The answer is no....
July 22, 2024
I'm not prejudiced," my friend said. "I mean, I even have Black friends!" He needed...
July 18, 2024
What does the Bible mean when it says that Jesus emptied himself? Taoist philosophers Lao...
July 14, 2024
Was Donald Trump’s shooter justified? Absolutely not—political violence never is! Every liberal and conservative should...
July 11, 2024
Canadians are known for being polite and apologetic. But “I’m sorry, eh?” is more than...
July 08, 2024
Gandalf and the apostle Paul shed light on the smoke and mirrors of religion and...
July 03, 2024
On the Fourth of July, Americans hear “If my people, called by my name” taken...

June 2024

June 30, 2024
Paul and the other apostles practiced selective Bible reading, just like Jesus. Here's how you...
June 27, 2024
When conservatives say, “You can’t pick and choose which parts of the Bible support your...
June 24, 2024
Everyone has darkness in their soul. Instead of trying to drive out darkness, Jesus and...
June 19, 2024
Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a magical romp through an ancient fairyland. How can...
June 16, 2024
All people change. Some change more than others. And that’s okay. Here’s why you should...
June 14, 2024
Don’t miss Disney’s Inside Out 2. The new film highlights both mental health and spiritual...
June 13, 2024
In "Racism in the Pews: A Pastor's Confession of Compromise," I bared my shame. Here's...
June 10, 2024
"So, the Black church invited you to guest preach?" my deacon asked. "Do you think...
June 06, 2024
Ever carry a cup filled to the brim? Some of it always ends up on...
June 03, 2024
I'll always regret baptizing 10% of our kids in Vacation Bible School that year. Yes,...

May 2024

May 30, 2024
In Outlander Season Eight (now in production) we will meet Quaker characters, named after Christian...
May 26, 2024
In the US, Memorial Day is a time to honor the past, but not get...
May 24, 2024
Are you involved in sports, business, or other forms of competition? Jesus and Lao Tzu...
May 22, 2024
We like to think that God doesn't change. Malachi has God saying, “I the Lord...
May 20, 2024
Ever had a spiritual experience that upon reflection, you wondered if it was all in...
May 16, 2024
What does Jesus mean when he talks about eternal life? The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu...
May 13, 2024
Religion is meant to support you like the sea floating a boat. But sometimes religion...
May 09, 2024
What if Jesus and Lao Tzu celebrated Mother’s Day? They would agree that universal and...
May 06, 2024
Cities like Grants Pass, Oregon are making unsheltered homelessness illegal. But here are six reasons...
May 02, 2024
Should homelessness be made illegal? Cities everywhere are cracking down. Here are six bad reasons...

April 2024

April 29, 2024
I remember May Day celebrations as a child—a festooned pole in the schoolyard, with children...
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