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Subversive Christianity
I have a horrible memory, which makes it all the more surprising to me how vividly I remember the moment that “Lisa” walked up to me. You might think this is weird, but it’s times like this that make me love being a pastor. It was after one of those infamous church potlucks in a...
Unanswered Prayer
I will never forget shaking Dennis’ hand, squeezing their baby, and hugging Christina as they exited the church door. They were telling me that they were heading south to Dennis’ parents to help his family get the last of the logging done before the snow set in. They wouldn’t be seeing me for a few...
Sweatfree
Thanksgiving is now history. Black Friday a thing of the past. Yet Christmas—the holiday of all things commercial—still looms. The abundance of discounts, markdowns, and tempting offers of “three for the price of two” that welcome in the holiday season with gusto pose a problem for many: what to buy for their loved ones? For...
The Religion of Materialism
It calls itself “Oriental Trading: Inspirations.” Beneath the gold block letters on the cover reads an advertisement for a “Precious Angel” set. Gown, wings, and candle: all for $14.99. It calls itself a magazine of “Heaven-sent Value to Celebrate and Inspire!” I call it Christian materialism at its kitschiest. When I first spotted this sales...
Left Behind
The luster of the wedding ring hasn’t faded, nor has dust settled on the faces in the photo album. But something has changed. The bathroom counter meant to accommodate his and her creams, lotions and after-shave has become all-female terrain. The master bedroom is now occupied by a friend. Life hasn’t stopped for Anna Finel,...
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