I dig around in my Swiss Army backpack, looking for his passport. I can’t find it. I have mine, but not his. Panic tightens in my chest as my son tugs on me, whining that he is hungry. I look at the clock. We need to grab a meal before our flight leaves. We have…

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Have you ever tried to explain Holy Communion to a child? The church we attended this week served the Lord’s Supper, or the sacrament of communion, in their service. I’ve always found the Baptist observance somewhat unsatisfying, like being served a dainty appetizer when you’re starving. They ascribe little to no power in the partaking…

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My community elected Mary* to our school board several years ago. She ran as a conservative Christian determined to bring Christian values back to our public education. Huge embarrassing failure. We discovered too late that she actually wanted to institute Christian theocracy in our community – prayer in schools, bible-based education, the works. Her outrageous…

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I have another post up on A Deeper Story today. Here’s an excerpt. We talked side effects and risks and modes of transmission and emergency procedures. He handed me a couple of scripts, and then asked, “What is the predominant religion in Sri Lanka?” I shifted on the exam table as I thought a moment.…

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As we settled into our seats with iced tea and dessert, I told her I was turning over a new leaf. I wasn’t going to be a troublemaker. I was going to fly under the radar and not speak up. She laughed, just like Scott had when I told him. They knew me too well.…

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Silence. Why don’t we hear more silence in the wake of tragic events? Why do we immediately go looking for someone to blame? It isn’t as simple as giving people concealed weapons, removing assault rifles from the general population, hiring babysitters, or spanking kids. Read more at A Deeper Story.  

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