To The Crying Girl Who Made Me Think (Excerpt from “My Little Book of Essays”)

I wrote this quite a few years back (maybe 16 years ago, maybe a little more) and never really got around to getting it to where I wanted it. As I was working on some things tonight I came across it again and thought that maybe I’d pass it along.

Just so you know… I wrote the original part of this on the plane and gave it to the girl after I collected my luggage. When I got home I sat down at my desk and did my best to reconstruct the letter. I think it is pretty close to what I originally wrote, but I can’t be certain of that fact. And, since that time I have often wondered if she ever read it, or if it helped her at all. I hope it did. And, if it did not… well, I know it helped me. And, maybe, just maybe, for some of you… it might help, as well.

Conflicted Pastor – My Obsession (Part I)

My Obsession: Part I

by Conflicted Pastor

I have long been obsessed with hearing the voice of God. Or, at least, hearing someone tell me what the voice of God said to them, preferably about me. Through all of the ups and downs of my Christian life I have always

For August: With Love And Suspense (Part IV)

For August: With Love And Squalor (Part IV)

by Senator Brett

Orione strode over to where Princess Anel had left Breann and took the pony’s reins in his hands and guided the pony over to the princess. “Here, get on. We will head back to

Conflicted’s Response to my “Mustard Seed” Ramblings (FTOF)

Demons And Mustard Seeds

by Conflicted Pastor

The verse about the mustard seed has always been a troubling one. As far as I know, a mountain has never been moved by speaking to it. Not even by Jesus. That’s not to say

And in The Beginning There Was Nonsense (Excerpt From “FTOF”)

In The Beginning There Was Nonsense

by Senator Brett

Fiat Lux

Yeah, I said it. I’ll say it again. Fiat lux. I bet that you don’t know what that means. Well I do, as should you. (Well, okay, let’s be honest,

Judge Not, Lest You be Drunk (Excerpt From FTOF)

Judge Not, Lest You be Drunk

by Conflicted Pastor

I’m drunk, so let’s do this!

I always feel as though my best philosophical/theological insights are strongest

Senator Brett’s “Forward” to “Fumbling Through Our Faith”

Senator Brett’s Forward

by Senator Brett

Let me begin by telling you that I am, in no form or fashion, to be considered any sort of theologian, counselor, good Christian, deep thinker, brilliant mind, or even a decent writer. I am simply

Shame, Shame, Shame on All of Us (Excerpt From FTOF)

This was written by “Conflicted,” not myself. He is my partner in crime in this horrible mess that is the book, “Fumbling Through Our Faith.” I sincerely respect him, not only as a Christian, pastor, but also a decent reasonable human being. Enjoy. More to come.

Shame, Shame, Shame on All of Us

by Conflicted

 

Guilt is a fantastic motivator. If you want someone to do what you want them to do, just guilt them into it. Parents have really turned this into an art-form. But more than parents, our christian culture has perfected this motivational tactic.

Damn You, Mustard Seed… These Mountains Aren’t Moving! (Excerpt from FTOF)

Damn You, Mustard Seed… These Mountains Just Aren’t Moving!

 by Senator Brett

The story goes that there once was a man whose friends loved him so much that

Communication is Complicated, At Best (Excerpt From “Fumbling Through Our Faith”)

Communication is Complicated, At Best

 by Senator Brett

 

A letter.

Dear Dad,

How are you? More importantly, where are you? I heard that you were home, but I also know that you do love your travels, and I think I might know where you might be spending your days, but I’m not exactly sure so I’m just sending this letter to the house. I trust that it will reach you in fair time.