The post below is a preview of the second book in the Path of Unlearning deconstruction series, titled, Awake and Rise. Religion provides a system of language for considering life and communicating about deep issues. Language is so important, John wanted us to view Jesus as the manifested speech of God, calling him Logos: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Christians rely on phrases from scripture when trying to comfort a friend or

A pastor friend contacted us asking for prayer resources because a member of his congregation will be coming out to their conservative family soon and were deeply worried about their reaction. Here's what I wrote in response. Hopefully it can be useful for others in ministry. For the person coming out Gracious one, receive our prayers for <NAME> as they prepare to share truth with their family. That they have courage to face what is currently unknown. God in whose image we ar

The contemplation below is an excerpt from Transfigured. But as He went, the multitudes thronged Him. Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any, came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped. And Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, ‘W