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April 2024

April 25, 2024
"Pain is inevitable," said a friend in A.A., "but suffering is optional."  Pain is sensation....
April 22, 2024
While armies rage, news platforms and influencers draw battle lines. But does God take sides?...
April 18, 2024
The worst song in the world is “It’s a Small World After All.” Yet, as...
April 15, 2024
If Jesus and Lao Tzu endorsed a candidate, they would be humble, kind, and without...
April 11, 2024
What should you do when your coworker or loved one asks you to call them...
April 08, 2024
Ever gone to a gym or school that declared itself a “Judgment-Free Zone?” Jesus and...
April 04, 2024
A weaponized Bible is a dangerous thing. The biblical canon is a weapon of mass...
April 01, 2024
How do you describe Ultimate Reality? Judaism called it YHWH. Jesus translated this as "Ego...

March 2024

March 28, 2024
Cow tipping at church can be fun. Here’s how to tip sacred cows while avoiding...
March 25, 2024
How are Jesus and Lao Tzu like Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups?  They are the two...
March 21, 2024
What would Christianity look like on a different planet? How can we determine which truths...
March 18, 2024
Religious killjoys, terrified of anything non-Christian, warn of Easter's Pagan origins. Yet, we can reconcile...
March 14, 2024
What did Jesus mean by “living water?” A 2,500-year-old Chinese text may give a clue....
March 11, 2024
Every day I work with people who experience physical and emotional pain. While I can't...
March 07, 2024
Are God and Satan equal and opposite? Does God get credit for good, while we...
March 04, 2024
What happens when you pull the emergency brake on the freeway? A client decided to...

February 2024

February 29, 2024
Pastors with children of their own may be sacrificing them to a false god, without...
February 26, 2024
“Sheriff, I’m calling you out!” shouts the black-hatted cowboy, striding through the saloon door. Sounds...
February 22, 2024
Is religion like the Pit of Despair, sucking life from you? The good news is...
February 18, 2024
In the US, February 19 is Presidents' Day. How important is it for a President...
February 14, 2024
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. Here's what the Bible says about random...
February 11, 2024
At the center of every hurricane, there's a calm, tranquil eye.  At the heart of...
February 08, 2024
Nobody likes a Jesus juke—except the jokers who juke the juked. "What’s a Jesus Juke?"...
February 05, 2024
“Our church believes in keeping the pastor humble,” said the deacon, regarding my poverty-level salary....
February 01, 2024
  Groundhog Day dates back to the Pagan celebration of Imbolc, and the Christian observance of...

January 2024

January 29, 2024
Jesus would have favored drug decriminalization. Yet, we continue to stigmatize and criminalize those who...
January 25, 2024
People ask what type of music will help them focus on prayer and meditation. Everyone's...
January 22, 2024
What do Macy’s Department Store and Confederate generals have in common? They’re both stumbling blocks...
January 18, 2024
It’s January--time to shed those extra holiday pounds. Here's how to make prayer and meditation...
January 15, 2024
My last article discussed the decisions some pastors make to leave church ministry. Here, we'll...
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