In Thinking of America

Parasitic fear has latched itself to the heart of the United States of America. There was once an idea, or at least the dream of an idea, that American's could trust one another if for only the sole reason that all of us share a liberated homeland. This mostly unspoken virtue runs through the consciousness …

A Multitude of Infirmties, Part IV: The Aimless Journey

My pastor Steve Wells has been going through the story of Joseph in Genesis, his series of sermons revolve around the idea of, "God's dream for your life," and how that can often times put you in conflict with yourself, your family, and the world around you. Last week Steve preached on how Joseph suffered …

A Multitude of Infirmities, Part III: The Weapons of Dereliction

Everyone goes away. In our lives we are forced to deal with death. Death - when the strings of a human instrument are cut loose, and all the music from that glorious vessel suddenly ceases to harmonize with our own melody. And for the rest of our lives we think on how sweet the lifesong …

Brad Ellison – Zen Baptist, Writing Mentor, and Chosen Brother

This is Brad Ellison - Yeah. Drink up all that ferocity for a minute. Don't worry if you feel like he's kicking your courage in the teeth, it's okay, that's the normal mammalian reaction to such a predatory visage. Take comfort in this, dear friends: The first time I met Brad was at the Karaoke …

A Multitude of Infirmities, Part II: The Poison of Loneliness

Part II: The Poison of Lonliness by C.S. Humble Hell is other people. - Jean-Paul Sartre “What is hell? Hell is oneself. Hell is alone, the other figures in it Merely projections. There is nothing to escape from And nothing to escape to. One is always alone.” - T.S. Eliot One of the challenges of …