The power of a proposal
I stood there, frozen. I couldn’t speak or move or even think. Paralysis had overtaken my body, and I felt as if I had entered into some sort of existential stasis in which time stopped. Hundreds of people stared at me,…
Spiritual but not religious?
When someone asks me if I am religious, most of the time I answer something like, “Well, you might describe me that way. But I tend to think of myself as more spiritual than religious. Either way, one thing I…
Wrecking religion
Religion is killing us. That’s a harsh statement, and many of our minds will leap to defend the good things that come from religion. Certainly, our definition of religion will make a difference, and in my previous book, The End of Religion, my…
The good news in a tattoo
LEVITICUS 19:28. These large black letters and numbers are inked into my left forearm. It’s the only tattoo I’ve been inspired to get. (Besides a completely failed attempt to have my wedding ring tattooed on my finger—it faded away within months. Bad…
It’s aliiive!
I’m the worst blogger ever and here’s why. Full confession: I hate writing. Whenever I write, whether a book or a blog, it isn’t because I love the process or enjoy the finger therapy. If I write anything—if my fingers…
Some halloween thoughts
The issue of Halloween has become a tool of growing division among Christians over recent years. Is Halloween harmless fun or something sinister? Should our families participate in the celebration just as it is or reject any association with it…
We will remember
Occasionally, I’m asked if a peace church like ours that promotes non-violent enemy love should pause to commemorate Remembrance Day or if individual Christ-followers should wear poppies and participate in Remembrance Day events. Pacifists, like anyone, have differing opinions – there is no one right…