Faith deconstruction seems like a natural by-product of life. The faith of our childhood, our young adulthood, should morph, change, and become more mature. If I still have the faith of an 18-year old at age 58, something went seriously wrong. Over three years ago I left a church I loved and was a part […]

As most of my readers know, I left a church I loved several years ago after preaching and teaching there for 23 years. I left because I followed Jesus right into officiating the marriage of two of my dearest young friends. Two of the best people I know: Kind, genuine, faithful, humble, loving women … […]

Another repost from 2023 ... ****************************** During my trip to Costa Rica last month, I felt compelled to find a quiet space to read a book I have started many times but couldn't find the energy - the mind space - for. This time, by a quiet pool in a national park in the Costa […]

Reposting this from 2023 -- sadly, it is needed now more than ever. *********************************************************************** Since leaving my former church, I have found myself listening more carefully to my neighbors. After saying a resounding YES to officiating the wedding of two beloved friends of mine, it is as if wax has been removed from my ears […]

A quick disclaimer to start this post: I am a beginner in my effort to understand the Confessing Church in Hitler's Germany. I am simply writing as I am learning. I may occasionally get my facts wrong, or simplify a topic that really shouldn't be simplified. I need to say that aloud. And, at the […]

I have been fascinated by the German "Confessing Church" (1934-1948) for years. The Confessing Church was the movement within German Protestantism during Hitler's reign that withstood intense pressure by the Nazi government to take over the German church in order to create a united national church obedient and submissive to pro-Nazi authority. The Confessing Church […]