There’s always a way out. There have been many crucial times in my life when I have felt completely trapped. Those have been the most distressing times, depressing, hopeless and despairing. No matter which way I looked, I could see no light, find no door or window, detect no other alternatives. Then suddenly, usually in a dream, a way is opened up to me. And in every case, this is what it looked like: I am not trapped! Simple as... Read more
Sometimes, when you get to the place where you no longer care, that is the best place to begin! I noticed this when pastored a church. If I cared too much, I often would try to bend things to my agenda. But when I gave up, that’s when the best things would happen. Same with this blog. I notice that when I care too much, try to make nakedpastor into something important and useful, it becomes dry, forced and unpleasant.... Read more
What is the point of pretending? One of the greatest regrets people have on their deathbed is that they weren’t more honest about their feelings and what they really thought. The dying realize they would have been happier being more truthful, authentic, real and honest with those around them, but, more importantly, with themselves. Pretend you are on your deathbed. Here are some questions: What do you really believe? What do you no longer believe? What conventions did you comply... Read more
I thought it would be interesting to have a new kind of bible theme park that contained attractions about the nastier parts of the bible. There’s a whole lot more I could have used. Like Lot being raped by his two daughters. (Ya, sure!) Or the stoning of a man who picked up some kindling on the sabbath. Or David hamstringing a herd of horses. I also thought of a ride called “To Hell and Back” where you take a... Read more
One of my greatest fears before I was married was that Jesus would return before I had sex. So far he’s let me have it for 32 years. Read more
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Even the bible talks about transformation, being born again, and becoming new creations. This means that what we are today is not what we were yesterday. Including the mind and its contents! Once we have a kernel of belief we truly embrace, all other data that presents itself to us is either integrated with that kernel of belief or rejected. I claim that most of us are involved in the daily tweaking of erroneous thought and naive belief. When we... Read more
To walk the path of life honestly one must enter the dark forest of questions. You may or may not come out of it alive. But you will certainly come out changed. I encourage you to enter. I have found that there is actually an abundance of life there. In fact, I have made my home here. Do you need to talk? Just email me to set up an appointment. Check out my books and my art. Read more
The church needs to brace itself for the growing onslaught against the three pillars of the Christian faith. I claim the church must hear the serious challenge against its three pillars now, before it is too late. The three pillars are: God: God is unprovable. It is no longer helpful to assume that God is. Such words as “God exists” don’t make sense anymore. To resort to personal experience as proof for others is invalid. The overwhelming meaninglessness of life,... Read more
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