Recently, I read a book I really enjoyed. The Skeptical Believer, by Daniel Taylor, wrestles with faith, doubt, and what it means to live what we believe. It's not a book for everyone, but if you're the kind of person who likes questions, you'll like this book. If you're a person who simply has questions --…
The Truth That Sets Us Free
Sunday, I mentioned how unusual the prophets can be. Their words can be hard to swallow, and their actions even more so. But why should we be surprised? For that's how truth often is: hard to hear, and even harder to swallow. Barbara Brown Taylor tells the story of being at a retreat once where the…
Why Are You Yelling?
Have you ever gotten in an argument? Of course you have. Unless you are the rare person who has no views on anything, then you have been through a verbal joust with someone. And you did so because you thought the other person was wrong and you were right. If you argue enough times, you…
Gulping Grace 