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04/27/2026

Why there's so much drama on this plane: We believe before we think. This terrific article explains the science behind it and how we can regain control of what our brains swallow and digest. Religion relies on this science.

In today’s world, you don’t need a head injury to disrupt your brain: you just need a scroll through social media. A vira

04/05/2026

Yesterday, I tuned into Day #5 of this podcast series searching for suspects in Jesus's murder, after the Progressive Christians page sent me a notification. I thoroughly enjoyed the co-hosts' biblical scholarship, wit, and jaw-dropping historical insights into Jesus's last week on Earth. Today's episode was the big reveal.

I learned so much that I eagerly searched for all six episodes. If you're curious to know what you've never been told in any sermon, I invite you to check it out. Have fun!

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04/03/2026

04/02/2026

Can we credibly express disdain when Trump supporters believe before thinking, when we do the same?

How many of us believe that someone who commits genocide by flood, torments a faithful servant through a bet with the devil, and refuses to forgive the guilty unless an innocent son is brutally tortured to death is good? If we believe that, it's not a leap to believe that Donald Trump is good.

Perhaps, we need to re-examine our definition of "good." Why are we unwilling to defend God's all-the-time goodness--even if it means defying and denying the words of mortal scribes who made these scurrilous accusations (all of which would be considered criminal today)?

Why do we think these words are "holy" and the "Word of God?" Because the scribes said so? Doesn't it sound a bit like, "Trump said it, and I believe it?"

By David Brooks

02/03/2026

This.

Christians. I’ve checked everywhere and I cannot find the following anywhere in the Bible:

Cast out the poor from you for their woes are not your responsibility. Ship them someplace else if you need to and be sure they don’t get anything the easy way. The poor are to be blamed for the problems of the world.

Nope.

Worry not if you have more opportunities than others for this just means you are my favorites and there is no need to change the world so things are more equal. Just enjoy and try and get more stuff!

Not there.

There is a land to be called America, rich white men shall run it and do whatever it takes to be sure they keep power. I appoint them and you will know they are mine because they’ll tell you. (Pay no mind if they jail the immigrant and kill those who try and help those in need, those words in the Gospel have other meanings for them they’ll explain that too.)

No. Where.

Raise your eyes to the economy. Let it guide your heart and all your decisions and especially how you vote. If a man has money you know he’s blessed by me. Money is good and the root of all holiness.

Couldn’t find it.

Use my name to tell others they missed out on being fearfully and wonderfully made and have no part in my kingdom for Jesus is on the side of only a chosen few. Remind the world heaven has a strict immigration policy so they better fall in line.

Not in any translation.

Protect all things that you feel are yours by holding them tight. There are not enough of my gifts to go around.

Again, not there.

Seeing these things are not in the Bible and noticing that most of the Bible says the exact opposite of these things means we may need to adjust accordingly.

I’m afraid people are really misunderstanding Jesus when we Christians act like we are following Him but really we are following our own selves or even worse leaders that act not one bit like Jesus in any way.

Sooooo…remember, as we said in youth group growing up, you might be the only Bible someone reads.

What are we doing that shows others that we believe God is love and Jesus wants us to love each other?

Not saying, showing. The bible verses in your social media bio don’t count.

I’m talking about how you treat others with what you support in your leadership and communities and with your actions.

I’m talking about the words Jesus said while he was here on Earth, not the cherry picked stuff you’ve all been throwing around from the Old Testament.

I’m talking about the whole “and the greatest of these is love” thing.

How are you showing that love to EVERYONE?

Although the words of those professing to love their neighbors while also saying brutality is justified against them makes me drop this reminder that your words matter too.

I’m pretty sure Jesus would flip quite a few of our tables should he come back today.

Amen.