Aug 10Member-onlyThe Charity Of Corporations Isn’t As Awesome As It LooksThey parlay their pocket change into sainthood. — I know more than one person who argues in favor of ultra-wealthy CEOs on the premise that they donate literal billions of dollars to charity. $24.8 billions, in fact, in 2020. And that’s a good, right? We should be happy and grateful for those billions, right? …Billionaires10 min read
Aug 9Member-onlyGod Doesn’t NEED YouSheesh, arrogant, much? — It had been too long since Scott and I had sat and enjoyed the only two episodes of the animated Hellboy series, so we popped in the BluRay the other night. …Christianity7 min read
Jan 23Member-onlyI Delivered My Rapist’s PizzaThe moment I’ve been dreading for years finally arrived… After 10 years, I thought I’d be ready. I’ve stayed alert. I’ve rehearsed every possibility in my head a hundred times. I’ve done everything I thought I’d had to, and I should have been ready. Because I’ve never been sure of…PTSD6 min read
Jan 3Member-onlyTarot and Christian Prayer, pt. IIIResults, Resources, and The Thrilling Conclusion! — Boy, a girl can ramble, can’t she? In the first episode, I talked about what tarot is and what you can realistically use it for, and why I’ve chosen to use it in my daily worship routine. …Christianity10 min read
Jan 3Member-onlyTarot And Christian Prayer, pt. IIHow I use this ancient tool to hear the voice of The Living God — Content warning: this article discusses the use of tarot cards and allusions to necromancy, which might offend certain sensibilities. It also features illustrations including Satan, and a brief moment of Nazi imagery for the sole purpose of mocking the Nazis, because no one likes the Nazis. If you were a…Christianity9 min read
Sep 9, 2021Member-onlyTarot and Christian Prayer, pt. II’ve incorporated an ancient practice into a less ancient practice WITHOUT destroying my soul. Shocking…? — *Content warning: Satan, demon boobies, gods and goddesses from around the world, and a brief moment of Nazi imagery for the sole purpose of mocking the Nazis. What does any of this have to do with tarot cards? Read on to find out… I’m sure you’re tired of me reminding…Tarot9 min read
Sep 9, 2021Member-onlyI Don’t Want A Big Investment — I Just Want A HomeA rant about how the homebuying process has got me vexed. — My brother and I have simply assumed from little that we would spend pretty much our whole life together. We always knew we would start off our independent adult lives as roommates, and eventually make our fortunes as a team. …Home Buying4 min read
Published in Backyard Church·Aug 29, 2021Member-only“Falling Among Robbers”After analyzing three simple words, The Good Samaritan hits a little differently. — I think it’s interesting that, of all the parables Jesus used to teach people, only one has any true mainstream appeal. We don’t have secular idioms about sowing seed on gravel instead of good soil or complain that our children are prodigal when they discover rock and roll. And what…Christianity9 min read
Published in Backyard Church·Aug 27, 2021Member-onlyI Won’t Be Going Back To ChurchI never liked worshiping in a box, anyway. — I love my church, and the people who go to it; but I need to lore-dump on you right quick. Our music department was run for 10 years by a theater person with massive ideas. Ideas that would take our tiny little church choir to perform in Carnegie Hall and…Christianity7 min read
Published in Backyard Church·Aug 27, 2021Member-onlyJesus Ain’t Coming To Your HouseA beloved Biblical passage in an uncomfortable modern setting. — You just heard the news — Jesus is in town! For one day only! And you are such a good Christian, you just know He will be coming to visit you personally. After all, you diligently attend church twice a week. You serve your congregation as an usher on occasion…Christianity9 min read
