Faith and Doubt
Why Do I Ask So Many Questions?
I recently launched a discussion forum on the “Let’s Talk” tab of this blog. The most recent discussion, on Christians and Cussing [this discussion has been removed], triggered surprise (perhaps dismay?) from people who know me in person. They want to know why I would ask a question like that, one in which the answer…
Read MoreWinter Haiku
Hope buried in white Paralyzed. Waiting. Longing. Spring breathes gentle green. *** For my husband’s take on winter, please read his guest post last week, Grace In Winter. (He made me cry, the good kind of tears.) *** Repost from the archives for today’s One Word Blog Carnival on Winter. Don’t forget to check out…
Read MoreIn Sickness and In Health
January has been a very long month: bronchitis, a 19-day $2k repair of our van, colds shared by the entire family, stomach flu, snow days, sinus infection, more stomach flu. This is the kind of month that sends depression spiraling downward if you let it. But all I have to do is think back one…
Read MoreJoy Has No Armor
My nature is optimistic, hopeful, believing the best of people. But as I grow older, disappointing people and tragic circumstances eat away my joy like acid on fabric. Being joyful feels vulnerable, like standing naked, arms wide, as I shout, “I trust you not to take your best shot.” The world is bemused by joyful…
Read More“Those People” Are Our Neighbors
On Sunday, I shared what the Bible teaches about the hateful speech directed towards people on the other side of the political spectrum. At the end of the post, I included Romans 13: 10, which says, Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. (ESV) If you’re like…
Read MoreConservatives for Assassination
“I wish Obama had been shot, not Giffords.” Photo courtesy office of Representative Gifford That’s an actual tweet posted Saturday afternoon, as word spread about the assassination attempt on Representative Giffords in Tucson. Other tweets expressed satisfaction that someone from the Democratic party had been taken down. It isn’t the first time I’ve seen people…
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