by David Hayward | Aug 25, 2012 | Feelings
One of the benefits of this site that I expected was the finding of companionship. But I didn’t expect it to be as wonderful as it is. I wanted to provide a place for companionship to happen. I talk with so many people every week who feel so alone in their...
by David Hayward | Aug 23, 2012 | Feelings
Hey members! We have a page just for telling your story. Go HERE. Tell us your story. Share a little bit about yourself. We want to know. We care! Only members can see this page. And once I preview it I will post it to the community page just like a regular post....
by David Hayward | Aug 23, 2012 | Feelings
One of the most important functions of this site is to provide a safe space for us to ask the tough questions. As you might already know, the art of questioning is very important to me. I consider it crucial for maturity, wisdom and spiritual health. To be able to do...
by David Hayward | Aug 21, 2012 | Ideas
I remember publishing this post, “I’ve Never Seen a Miracle”. A few people on this site used to be members of my congregation when I posted this. They probably remember it. It stirred up the shit! (I’m going to swear a bit on this site. The...
by David Hayward | Aug 20, 2012 | Spirituality
I remember the earliest times I dared to express my own spiritual values and hinted that I was going to break out to find my own path. There were expressions of confusion, dismay, concern and even alarm. I remember a family member very close to me completely losing it...
by David Hayward | Aug 20, 2012 | Feelings
Many people tell me that online relationships are shallow, superficial, and even false. Maybe at first I might have agreed. Now I flatly disagree. I have made some incredible friends online, some strong connections, and even life-long companions. Online relationships...
by David Hayward | Aug 19, 2012 | Ideas
Some of you requested that I write out the list of books that have most influenced me. So here you go. Understand that there are many authors that have impacted my life, and I will talk more about them in other posts… people like Eugene Peterson, C. S. Lewis, Zizek,...
by David Hayward | Aug 18, 2012 | Feelings
What freedom Sophia now enjoys! Nothing can stop her. It used to be that everything and everyone held her back and held her down. Now she knows that she is no one’s slave. She is her own master. She is liberated. She will rise! I’ve pointed this out...
by David Hayward | Aug 17, 2012 | Ideas
What do you guys think? We’d love to hear your most influential book. Share it with us in the comments!
by David Hayward | Aug 16, 2012 | Feelings
This cartoon is based on the popular and much over-played song by Gotye. You know the one. Thanks to my friend William Lehman for the idea. Is this true for you? Tell us how… Purchase the original drawing, or buy a print of the cartoon. (use your 30% OFF coupon...
by David Hayward | Aug 15, 2012 | Spirituality
While I was drawing this cartoon, I was listening to “Elysium”, the theme song from the film Gladiator. Now there was a man who, even though they took everything else, didn’t let them take his soul. Even though Jesus didn’t say these words, I think they are heard....
by David Hayward | Aug 14, 2012 | Feelings
The Corinthian correspondence… which almost all scholars believe is Pauline, even though maybe not penned by Paul himself… insists that God called us as we are. The argument is against the notion that once you are called, then you have to measure up…...
by David Hayward | Aug 13, 2012 | Ideas
The worst leaders I worked for were like this. They craved the love of their people, but made themselves virtually inaccessible to the common folk. Have you experienced this? Purchase the original drawing, or purchase a print of the cartoon.
by David Hayward | Aug 12, 2012 | Feelings
One of my most faithful companions after leaving the church has been loneliness. Sometimes long. Sometimes intense. How about you? Have you been able to make new and other friends? Do you miss the intensity of the fellowship you had? Or is it all good riddance? Am I...
by David Hayward | Aug 11, 2012 | Ideas
Really, this cartoon isn’t too accurate. We often don’t know what the hoops are until we are already in. But the cartoon attempts to depict that the hoops are definitely there. Especially if you want to stay. One of the most disgusting hoops I always ran...
by David Hayward | Aug 10, 2012 | Feelings
(I posted this over at my other site several weeks ago. I got some interesting responses there. I wanted to post it here in a safer environment to see what any of you have to say.) I’ve left the church. Many times. The last time I left was over 2 years ago. It...
