by David Hayward | Apr 9, 2013 | Ideas
A powerful talk with @revoxley. Thanks Matt for being so honest for us. Your authenticity and care shine through.
by David Hayward | Apr 9, 2013 | Ideas
Doubt was always to be greatly feared. Doubt was a sure sign that you were drifting away from the Lord and on your way to backsliding. So doubt was to be avoided at all costs. If it crept up on you it was best to just ignore it. We call this denial. What if we were...
by David Hayward | Apr 8, 2013 | Feelings
Sometimes we process a new thing suddenly, like flipping a switch. Other times we process a new thing gradually, like turning a dial. I’ve observed this in my own life. It’s how I can get into trouble. It’s also how I can get out. Actually, I think I...
by David Hayward | Apr 7, 2013 | Feelings
This is a high-resolution image of a painting of mine that I’m giving you to download for free. A $40 value! All you have to do is click on the image and it will be ready to download. You can use it on your computer desktop or mobile device. You can also get...
by David Hayward | Apr 6, 2013 | Spirituality
Thanks @Richard, @JeffRoach, @moxierocks and @servantgirl for a great Potluck! We all love what you brought to the table.
by David Hayward | Apr 6, 2013 | Ideas
Last night’s Potluck Hangout was a great success! Thanks so much guys for participating in a very engaging discussion, “I Think I’m An Atheist!” We’ve made this Potluck Hangout public with permission from the participants so that more...
by David Hayward | Apr 5, 2013 | Ideas
Disclaimers are important, not only to protect the one disclaiming but to correctly inform people what they are being exposed to. I just put a disclaimer on our Potluck Hangouts. Here it is: * PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed in the Hangouts by members of...
by David Hayward | Apr 4, 2013 | Feelings
I have talked with a lot of members of The Lasting Supper, many of you one on one. Something that frequently comes up in our conversations is the fear of becoming an atheist. I want to talk about that today. Let’s look at it from an entirely Christian...
by David Hayward | Apr 3, 2013 | Ideas
My theology is not yours. And that is okay. One of the things that annoyed me in the church was that people assumed, because I was the pastor, that everyone had to subscribe to my belief system. I continually encouraged the people to think for themselves and that we...
by David Hayward | Apr 2, 2013 | Videos
Well that only took ALL DAY!! (to download, edit and upload the video!) Anyway, last night’s Potluck Hangout, “Flight From Egypt”, with Pam Werner was fantastic! I asked in closing what she took away from her experiences there. She responded:...
by David Hayward | Apr 1, 2013 | Feelings
Just because I left the church doesn’t mean I’m lost and confused. These are common misconception placed upon those who have left: Your bitter and won’t forgive You just didn’t find the right church. You are criticizing the bride of Christ You...
by David Hayward | Mar 31, 2013 | Feelings
This is my drawing “Narrow Way”. Click on it to get a high-resolution, print-ready image for your computer, mobile device, or to print on quality matte art paper to hang on your wall. A $40 value. Happy Easter!
by David Hayward | Mar 30, 2013 | Feelings
(***First of all, our deepest apologies for last night’s botched Hangout. Stay tuned. We’re going to reschedule it right away. We’ll let you know when.) Okay! This is a subtle point I’m going to try to make. Stay with me. When I left the church...
by David Hayward | Mar 29, 2013 | Feelings
This is a very simple exercise that has become automatic in my life. I look back on my younger years when I was so certain as a Christian. I meant no malice. I just knew I was right. I was surrounded by agreement, which only bolstered my sense of certainty. I...
by David Hayward | Mar 28, 2013 | Feelings
Something we learn as we grow up, or should learn, is that it is not helpful to judge people by measuring them against ourselves. It isn’t wise to use ourselves as a gauge for the lives of others. That’s immature and small-minded. Of course, in some ways...
by David Hayward | Mar 27, 2013 | Spirituality
If you’ve never read Anne Lamott, I recommend it. She’s a delightful read. One foot in the church and the other in the literary world. I have this quote from her latest book, “Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers”: “If I were...
