Trinity College, Dublin, March 2013 When we moved back to the Toledo area in 2020, one thing I was excited about was finishing my bachelors degree at the University of Toledo. Personally, it has been a bit embarrassing that it has taken almost fifteen years to do so, and has been a point of shame … Continue reading In Factis Pax (In Knowledge [there is] Peace)
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Here’s the thing. . .
Hey everyone, I know I’m a week behind postings but the truth is life has been hectic. we have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of our kid, work has been going in a number of different directions, and then there have been a few other things going on. Including, a give away! Excited to announce … Continue reading Here’s the thing. . .
Housekeeping Update
From the book We Don't Trust Your Theology. Hello everyone. Some of you may know, others may not, but my wife and I are expecting our first kid this month. Because of this, I will be moving posts to every other week as we prepare for our bundle of... life change. We're putting the stuff … Continue reading Housekeeping Update
The Jesus Prayer
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Years ago when my wife and I still lived in Grand Rapids, we were members of a pretty well known mega church. As someone healing from church trauma, it was perfect. I could walk in, see new people every week, and blend into the background without anyone knowing my name. … Continue reading The Jesus Prayer
A Chapter Removed
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This is a deleted chapter that had made it through most of the book. From draft two, to the penultimate revision. All in, probably 10 drafts or revisions. As it came down to the wire to turn in the final manuscript, I was not comfortable with this going in. There … Continue reading A Chapter Removed