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An Easter message for those who are doubting
Questioning your faith, or allowing it to be questioned, is a much different experience at 40 years old than at 20. Recently, I had a conversation with two men, ages 19 and 26.…
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Is hope like a drug?
Hebrews 6:19 used to be one of my favorite verses. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. I always liked that image – hope as an anchor,…
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For Lent, let’s give up being “spiritual”
I was raised Catholic for the first 10 years of my life – baptized in the Catholic Church, went to catechism, made my first communion, etc. Lent was a normal part of the…
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From Believing to Being… new podcast episodes!
Who knows if anyone else listens to our podcast, but these conversations have been life-changing for me. I re-listen to them multiple times and I learn something new or have a new insight.…
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What are you worshipping? (Or, “how to change your views on God”)
I wrote this nearly a year ago, I think…? And, to be honest, the concept of “God” isn’t even really one I think about hardly at all anymore. But I came across this…
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Entering through the narrow gate and going through the eye of the needle
This morning I was reading this poem by Meister Eckhart: If you want to know God in this way or in that, beware – for your desire for such a narrow way separates…
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The prayers that preceded the deconstruction of my faith…
Looking back, I can see the foundations crumbling even then… December 28, 2015 Father, I don’t even know where to start. I am here tonight because I know I have to start somewhere.…
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Random Thoughts from 2017
Lately I’ve been feeling the desire to just put stuff out here into the world, and I came across this journal entry from Sept. 1, 2017. It’s interesting to go back and read…
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From Believing to Being…. a new podcast
Happy 2022! To kick off the new year, I wanted to share a new endeavor with you…. I’m excited to announce the official launch of From Believing to Being, a podcast about pursuing…
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Bringing Heaven to Earth this Christmas
For me, Christmas is not about family. It used to be about Jesus – or so I thought. With a little self-reflection and introspection, I am able to admit now what Christmas means…
