I felt like giving you guys a free gift today. I created this poster, The Truth is Stronger Than You, based on one of my drawings. I thought you'd like it. You can either download it and print it on nice paper and hang it. Or you can use it on your desktop. Or a...
Contents: Continuing family drama. Lack of fear in the face of rejection and anger. Telling my truth. Standing up to bully parents. Deciphering motives. Realizing new parts of myself in the face of an emergency. Righteous anger. I did it! I stood up to my mom. And I...
Can God Be Personal Without Being a Person A few months ago I stumbled across St Andrew's in Austin's Vimeo channel. So far, this is the best batch of sermon videos that I've seen. Just thought I'd share.
A member asks: "How do you handle fundamentalist friends and relatives - do you recommend 'playing things by ear' by situation? Coming out fully regardless of the consequences? Or keeping your mouth shut?" Here's my answer: Yes! Actually, I do play things by ear. Why?...
It's funny but I realized, thanks to my ex, that I've been using my religious upbringing as a weapon against religion, when I should be using it as a weapon against those who abuse their religious beliefs and the rituals to create despicable or...
A member asks: "My biggest problem arises when I don't know whether to tell someone something I believe will set them free, but it might not, since they are stuck in religion. It's terrible to sit there and listen that my beloved friend doesn't believe she can braid...
Agree or disagree, and why? No one knows what The Ultimate is in and of Itself, whatever or whoever it may be. Even our perceived man-made constructions may or may not obtain at least in parts. We have no way of knowing. So, I believe, for ANYONE to suggest that they...
(This is a photo of me drawing my morning cartoon.) A member asks, Q: "How familiar are you with other online communities similar to TLS (evangelical included)? Do you keep tabs on them to see what works and what doesn't work, and how not to repeat their mistakes?" A:...
(*** This picture was taken this morning on my back deck. Because Canada! I call it "barbecool".) So one of our members, debbiedarlen, asked this question: Q: I have a question! Do you have any advice about relating to people who seem to find tremendous comfort living...
Good day folks! One of the things I really miss about being a pastor of a local church is the teaching part. I love teaching! My teaching style though is not monolog but dialog. I always encouraged interaction. I invite questions! So I want to invite you guys to ask...
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