Dear Church, I have spent my whole life within your structures. Various denominations, various buildings, even a stint with a home church that actually met outside. However, in all the various forms, I haven’t always loved the church. It has hurt me. A lot. I watched it burn my mom and dad and vilify my … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Church or FIVE THINGS I Wish You’d Notice
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Indiana Jones lied to me……
"It's a long story. Better hurry up or you won't get to hear it." Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1984 Like many, I'm sure the Indiana Jones trilogy was a staple in my childhood home. Raiders of the Lost Ark came out in 1981, a solid 4 years before I was born, … Continue reading Indiana Jones lied to me……
To my daughter.
Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. ~Psalms 127:3 Three years ago today, I went into the hospital at 6:00 AM. I was the first scheduled surgery for the day. I got the shakes the same way I had five years before when underwent this same procedure. I remember how gentle … Continue reading To my daughter.
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