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A Trip from Hell

A Trip from Hell

“If only I could find a trace of evidence that it was really possible for a Ghost to stay – that the choice was not only a cruel comedy – I would not go back." In C.S. Lewis’ book, The Great Divorce, a man boards a bus from hell bound toward heaven. He and the other...

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How God’s Presence Helps with Panic

How God’s Presence Helps with Panic

I’ve been struggling with anxiety lately. Although my ever-evolving relationship with Jesus has freed me from a lifetime of anxiety attacks and debilitating fear over the course of the past twenty-five years, I still get afraid. The irony of my latest battle with...

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What About Cory?

What About Cory?

“If God protected Trump, what about the man who died?” When someone, who’s struggling with their faith, asked me this good and fair question about the passing of Cory Compertore who died at the Trump rally last week, I wasn’t sure what to say. As a Christian, I know...

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No Pray No Peace?

No Pray No Peace?

“People don’t have peace because they’re not praying.” I cringed when I heard the well-meaning podcaster’s words. Although she wasn’t theologically incorrect, her blanket statement was devoid of context or explanation. As a Christian and someone who had my first panic...

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My Faith Funk

My Faith Funk

In the past few weeks, I’ve done almost nothing “spiritual.” When I have, I’ve not gotten much out of reading my Bible, praying, and journaling. Living between two houses, some ongoing relational strife, and other major life transitions for our family have not only...

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Professor of Nothing

Professor of Nothing

In January I applied to be an adjunct professor of biblical studies in a medium security correctional institute. However, a leadership transition at the university that oversees the prison program meant my application was delayed. When we moved, I had lots of time to...

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