This week I’m going to post my Wild Goose talk (with a few added bonuses) in written form, in 3 parts—today, Thursday, and Saturday. Title: The Role of Doubt in Faith. If you’d rather listen to the same talk, then I’ll include those links at the end of this post. The first of 3 podcasts […]
It’s Really All About God
“I signed up for a movement that was standing still, with explorers who had already arrived, and for a revolution that had given up.” So says Samir Selmanovic in his book It’s Really All About God: Reflections of a Muslim Atheist Jewish Christian. The worst part: he’s talking about Christianity. Here’s a book after my […]
Zen
Well, you’ll all be wondering what exactly went on at this mother’s retreat I went to on Saturday, and you’re in luck, because I shall tell you all about it. Sidle up a little closer, friend, because I’m ready to dish all. And every mistake I make in explaining it (because really, it’s unexplainable!) is […]
Collecting Quotes, Poems, and Tidbits
It’s Monday, the beginning of another week. Do you need a quick pick-me-up? Do you need encouragement? Well, grab that coffee cup and sit right on down now, you hear? I’ll send a few tidbits your way. This is from Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “Renascence” (lines 203-214): The world stands out on either side No […]