by David Hayward | Jul 16, 2019 | David's Letters, I'm sad
IS IT SAFE? Some people assume I’ve got my act together because I help others through their deconstruction process. Not! I just returned from visiting my family for over a week. I love them, and they love me. But it became obvious to me that I still haven’t got it...
by David Hayward | Jul 2, 2019 | David's Letters, I'm angry, I'm sad
For Pride Month I posted a lot of cartoons advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. So many people hated on me, sent me nasty messages, and unfriended or unfollowed me. All believers. I’m exhausted! And discouraged. Yesterday when I went for a run I was grateful that I...
by David Hayward | Jun 21, 2019 | David's Letters, I'm angry, I'm sad
MY FIGHT WITH ART GALLERIES AND THE CHURCH I had a weird experience with an art gallery last month, and I want to tell you about it. So… I used to show my art locally. But when the gallery owner I showed at retired, I removed my work because of the new owner. Since...
by David Hayward | Jun 13, 2019 | David's Letters, I'm okay
I frequently get messages from people claiming that the bad things I address that happen in churches happens only in conservative, evangelical, and especially charismatic churches. Wrong! I’ve been around. If you read my bio on nakedpastor you’ll see that I’ve...
by David Hayward | Jun 3, 2019 | David's Letters, I'm okay
FORGIVING YOUR FACTIONS I talk with people all the time who are going through deconstruction. One of the things I’m passionate about helping people process is the forgiving their former selves. We know the only way there will be peace on earth is if we learn to love...
