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suffering and the respect for life

Last updated on: March 12, 2012 at 6:06 am By David Hayward

We just passed the one year anniversary of Japan’s devastating earthquake, tsunami and resulting nuclear accident. But we still hear and read and experience suffering in all kinds of manifestations. The suffering can be anything from some kind of horrible tragedy to something like chronic depression. It comes in all kinds of forms. Lately, I’m impressed with the suffering people for who they are… the suffering of being victims of racism and genocide. And other racisms, such as sexism… of... Read more

Sophia Suspended between Life and Death

Last updated on: March 11, 2012 at 4:01 pm By David Hayward

I am definitely here right now. Like Sophia, I am suspended between life and death. Between death and life. But aren’t we all? About 6 months ago I thought I was alive. Then all hell broke loose! Looking back now I see that I was very numb. I was dead. But I was brought to life again. But not yet. Not quite. I’m still somehow suspended between death and life. Again. The endless cycle of death and resurrection. The suspense... Read more

prayer from the cell: time change favor

Last updated on: March 11, 2012 at 7:42 am By David Hayward

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the necessity of companionship

Last updated on: March 10, 2012 at 6:15 pm By David Hayward

Even though we must walk our own path, there are indeed times when we need help. At points in our lives we require someone who will challenge us or give us guidance. When I left the church two years ago, I had no idea the impact it would have on me. I thought I was doing fine, when in fact I had descended into some kind of numbing spiritual death. At the time I felt fine, but the problem with... Read more

Huge Sophia Sale Today!

Last updated on: March 10, 2012 at 7:49 am By David Hayward

I never anticipated the twists and turns my decision to walk independently would invite. The dangers without and the fears within are my constant companions. It is a mighty dangerous path. But because I have felt compelled to take it, I somehow feel safeguarded while I walk it. I have tripped many times. I have fallen plenty. But, by God, it is my path and I am walking it! I proceed surely. I make progress. Interlocutors would like to define... Read more

who’s spotting you?

Last updated on: March 9, 2012 at 6:46 pm By David Hayward

“Spotter” is a weightlifting term for the person who makes sure you don’t lose control of the weights and prevents them from crushing your chest. So even though this is a tongue-in-cheek t-shirt, there are those who hope that Jesus will prevent us from being totally crushed by the burdens of life. Did you know I sell t-shirts here and here? Read more

gay jesus

Last updated on: March 9, 2012 at 6:26 am By David Hayward

What Would A Gay Jesus Do? What Jesus does! Since “in Christ” there is no male or female, then that makes “in Christ” radically inclusive of all sexualities. Just like since “in Christ” there is no Jew or Greek it makes “in Christ” radically inclusive of all religions and spiritualities. It really is as simple as that. Why complicate it? Get my books on Amazon in paperback or Kindle: HERE! Read more

a pastor’s favorite dream

Last updated on: March 8, 2012 at 7:26 am By David Hayward

I have to admit: it would have made my life a lot easier if everyone in my church tithed. It might have been my favorite dream! But I refused to teach tithing, much to the chagrin of some but to the delight of most. I taught generosity and the freedom to choose to give volitionally within the milieu of grace. It didn’t work. Only a few “got” it. Own the original drawing of this cartoon. Buy a print of this... Read more

exposing yourself

Last updated on: March 7, 2012 at 4:54 pm By David Hayward

Something I learned to do years ago was to expose myself to the elements. Feel them in all their intensity! Experience them in all their fullness. Like this man walking in the cool rain in the darkness of night, I allow myself the entire experience. Actually, this attitude toward the elements was inspired by a story I read about Krishnamurti. An artist named Beatrice Wood talk with Krishnamurti about her jealousy. His response was something like… All right, we’re all... Read more

go forth and multiply

Last updated on: March 7, 2012 at 7:43 am By David Hayward

This has probably been done before. Oh well. I’ve never seen it. Eve is ready for some fun. A different kind of working with figures. Adam is a little dense. He’ll add it up soon. With great dividends! Own the original drawing. Buy a print of this cartoon. Get my books in paperback or Kindle HERE. Read more

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