My Church is the RIGHT Church
Several months ago, I had a conversation with a very passionately religious young lady (I’ll call her Judith). I have no idea which church she hails from, but she was utterly committed […]
The Importance of Knowing Symbology
The other day, I was stopped behind a fancy Cadillac-like car with a sticker over the rear window brake light that said “Follow the Prophet.” Living in Utah, I see […]
Judgment of the Judged
In this digital age where the world is living life in full color through the internet on sites like Facebook and Twitter, there is a new sort of connecting taking […]
Judgment of the Judged
In this digital age where the world is living life in full color through the internet on sites like Facebook and Twitter, there is a new sort of connecting taking […]
Slip of the Tongue
I have been witness to people saying some things that, as they came cascading out of their mouth, I could see them wishing to high heaven that they could reel […]
Be Still, My Soul
This morning, I had the opportunity to spend an hour with my father – just him and me – driving in the car, listening to his music. He LOVES classical […]
Being “Different”
I am a master at conforming all in the name of keeping myself “safe” and “likeable.” However, it generally backfires in ways that are far from gentle and loving. I […]
The Power to Discern
Throughout my life, I’ve had numerous people say, “You really need to practice discernment.” When I hear them say such things, I feel frustrated because… well… I know myself well […]
Grateful for My Life
I participate in a group that has gathered together to be of support to one another as each person either ponders the process of leaving or has left their religion. […]
Technicolor Memories
As I near the end of my Fall 2010 semester, I’m in the throes of “finals,” as I mentioned yesterday. I’m choosing to intersperse the tests and papers and projects […]
An Unexpected Tearful Realization
As I was studying the 1980’s, of all things, for my History homework, I somehow came across a video clip on YouTube that sparked this memory that I feel inclined […]
When? Why? What are They Thinking?
So I was driving behind a car the other day that was covered with obnoxious vinyl lettering all over the rear window and trunk. I felt distracted by it and […]
