Copied —- Some critics believe David Bowie referenced a famous Charles Bukowski poem in the song “Lazarus,” from his final album Blackstar. In it, Bowie sings: “This way or no way, you know I’ll be freeJust like that bluebird now,…

From a recent text convo, shared with anonymity — [A family member] was playing the lead role in [a play] in school and for the role grew his hair long and a beard. One Sunday after church one of the…

Thank you in advance for your reply — If I recall correctly, it wasn’t that long ago that social media in October would have been flooded with “Pastor Appreciation Month” posts. These came from people in churches of all sizes.…

Becky Hemsley wrote this, and quite accurately —- I missed you quietly today.So quietly that no one noticed.I missed you as I climbed out of bed and as I brushed my teeth; when I waited at the lights on the…

I wrote here recently about my dad and my uncle. I’d named them as primary male role models in a paper for a class in seminary. In passing, I noted that there two other such men. Several have asked who…

The Season of The Gospel called Lent starts Wednesday, March 5th, and I’d like to share what’s important to you from Scripture. If you’re willing, please tell me what’s your favorite Scripture.I’d like to have that as one of my…

You know that kid. You know that kid you were in school with? Here’s one now – – COPIED —- Eight-year-old Anthony Hopkins sat alone at his desk in 1946, the muffled laughter of his classmates buzzing around him. He…

Once upon a time, long ago and far away, in a class we were to write a paper about our male role models. It was the first time I had considered such things. I listed four: my dad, my uncle,…

With his graciously expressed permission, I share what friend and colleague Monty Weatherall wrote earlier today —– The church has become a laughing stock, a place to be mocked. A once-pillar in our community has been reduced to fodder for…

“The only people upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who benefited from you having none.” True/False? RSVP