by David Hayward | Nov 7, 2012 | Ideas
A while ago on nakedpastor I wrote a post entitled labels are the problem. It was interesting the reaction I got to that one. Then someone forwarded me the link to this video of the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson pretty much saying the same thing. I’m...
by David Hayward | Nov 3, 2012 | Exercises
Today’s Saturday Spiritual Supplement is a very simple one. But it is also very powerful. At least I found it so. Years ago I was “between churches” as a pastor and working as a carpenter. It was providing income but I wasn’t happy. One day, at...
by David Hayward | Nov 2, 2012 | Feelings
Good morning guys. Much love! So today’s Freebie Friday. Stephanie from Thomas Nelson Publishers contacted me to tell me they saw my cartoon yesterday and liked it. So she offered to let me give away 3 of Rachel’s books. I give away all kinds of books from...
by David Hayward | Oct 28, 2012 | Feelings
After I left the church I felt beaten. I didn’t even know it, I was so numb. It had become so toxic to me that I could no longer feel or see myself clearly. The endless disappointments, criticism, and negativity that had sunk into my very marrow had finally...
by David Hayward | Oct 27, 2012 | Exercises
The Discovery Channel says that if you get stuck in quicksand, the worst thing you can do is struggle. They say that if you fall into quicksand, “resist the natural instinct to kick your way out.” Instead, they suggest to “you need to stay calm and...
