The headlines of the past weeks and months leave me greatly unsettled. Thanks to a world which expresses itself outright and leaves nothing hidden, it is not hard to tell where the government stands on any given issue and where every individual, Christian and non-Christian alike, stands in response. Up to this point, I have … More a response to government
A puzzling question has come up again and again in my journey of the past year: Where are the women? Is it just me, or are the men always the ones to use their brains and to speak up? They read the theological articles and keep the conversations going. They initiate Bible studies and talk for hours on … More where are the women?
I don’t pretend to know what suffering is like. That’s what I’ll tell you on any given day. On any other given day, I might tell you that I have experienced a great deal of suffering and that it’s more than I can bear. One moment, I feel like I can’t go on, and the … More why bother
It’s easy to be a Christian. Go to a “Christian Book Store,” and you’ll see what I mean. The walls are lined with Scripture prints for all your inspirational décor needs. T-shirts, keychains, tote bags, journals, photo frames, gift bags, you name it. Walk in a heathen; walk out an accessorized Christian . . . complete … More the coffee mug Christian
Today is a 2-for-0 kind of day. Music. And art. For free. The beauty of new cravings is that people like to help you crave them more. A few months ago, a friend introduced me to yet another “project.” {Here and here for the others.} Not sure I would say I crave “projects.” I simply … More the verses project
Journey of the Word 