by David Hayward | Jan 7, 2018 | David's Letters, I'm scared
I am the parent of three adult children. I love them very much. They are an adventurous bunch. They do things like climb mountains, skydive, swim with sharks, and other activities that worry me. I’ve told them, “Why can’t you just get a regular, steady job, marry,...
by David Hayward | Mar 12, 2017 | David's Letters, I'm confused
It all came in a package. The abuse I suffered. The control I was under. The theology I was fed. The denomination I was in. The community I was provided. It all came as a package. Some people tried to convince me, and some still do, that it was just the abuse I...
by David Hayward | Jun 26, 2016 | David's Letters, I'm okay
Sophia decided she had to make the definitive cut that tied her to constrictive and controlling relationships and community. With one decisive swing of the axe, she separated herself and set herself apart. Of course, they would interpret her decision and act as...
by David Hayward | Feb 25, 2014 | Feelings
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...
by David Hayward | Dec 18, 2013 | Daily Toast, Spirituality
Just the other day I was talking with someone who is very close to me who is president of an international ministry. I don’t agree with much of his theology. But he really cares about people and pastors. He travels around the world serving churches and pastors...
