upcoming potluck “Hypo-Allergenic Spiritual Practices for the Religiously Fed-Up”
Most of you know I left the ministry and the church three years ago. For a long time I could not and would not listen to worship music, read my bible, pray, meditate, or do anything that even remotely reminded me of my previous spiritual practices. I rejected all...
Potluck Hangout: “Spirituality and Love”
Our Potluck hangout yesterday with @rachel and @happy was wonderful. It was great talking to these amazing friends of mine about "Spirituality and Love". Yes, we talked about their love lives! After we spoke, I realized that the bravery of these two women were very...
what some people have done with corpses
I've read that the ancient Buddhists had an interesting meditation practice. They would find a human corpse and meditate before it in order to perceive the meaning of life, to become aware of the endless cycle of suffering, to overcome their fear of death, and to...
upcoming Potluck on spirituality and lost love
When we decide to be spiritually independent and free, at the same time we are deciding to take risks. When we refuse to meet up to other peoples' expectations for us, then we have to count the costs. One of the risks, one of the costs, is how being independent can...
funny is good
I drew what I hope is a funny cartoon and told some stories this morning on nakedpastor called Call Dexter For a Spatter Analysis. This is one of the stories I told: "I served an older congregation in an old church building. Presbyterian. It was a blistering hot...
are you afraid of fear?
Today I drew a cartoon and wrote a post called Garbage for Brains. You might want to take a minute to read it. There's some fascinating links there to an inspiring and insightful video about advertising and women, as well as the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch...
fortify yourself, empower yourself
Take a moment to read my cartoon and post on nakedpastor this morning called "Vows of Silence aren't Always Holy". It might be disturbing for you. It might make you sad. It might dredge up memories. It might make you angry. I'm sure it will make you feel something....
you get out what you put in
When Lisa and I were in the church friendship was automatic. Friends were handed to you on a silver platter, already packaged and ready to go. Especially as the pastor, everyone in the church is your friend whether you like it or not. When we left the church we had to...
quiet on our anniversary
I wrote this for the nakedpastor but I wanted to share it with all of you. I'm a little quiet online this weekend. Here's my explanation: Lisa and I are celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary this weekend. We are very proud of our achievement. It has been years of...
