Doubt can be an overpowering force. It can also be attention getting. In my prior post I discussed my initial reactions to the article of William Lobdell of the LA Times.As it turns out, Mr. Lobdell is getting lots of media attention, and feedback from readers. Today he was interviewed on NPR's Day to Day. … Continue reading Becoming Agnostic

There was a remarkable article in the Los Angeles Times today about matters of faith. It does not end happily, and that is ok.But it is a completely honest assessment of things of faith, and a stirring indictment of the failure of both certain Catholics and Protestant Evangelicals to deliver on the real message of … Continue reading Doubt, Fear, and Faith

From Henri Nouwen:"When Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, he summarized in these gestures his own life. Jesus is chosen from all eternity, blessed at his baptism in the Jordan River, broken on the cross, and given as bread to the world. Being chosen, blessed, broken, and given … Continue reading Chosen, Blessed, Broken, Food for the World

On June 20th, my birthday, while we ate cake and celebrated my 49th year on this planet in Southern California, a tragic event occured in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Philadelphia, the City of Alleged Brotherly Love.A devastating fire occurred in the neighborhood of The Simple Way, a community of Christian folk, who have … Continue reading The Simple Way, The Fire, and Hope

I have always loved to fly. Perhaps its because I grew up hearing storied of flight from my Dad, who was a B17 pilot in World War II.Today was the debute of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Its looks completely unique, from the curved wingspan, to the open cabin, to the cutoff engine cowlings. I am … Continue reading 787 Dreamliner Debute

Day off work. A parade through the center of town. Red, white, and blue bunting. A barbecue. Fireworks.But so much more. Its the 4th of July. Two hundred and 31 years ago, the Declaration of Independence finished with this paragraph:"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to … Continue reading A Day of Celebration, A Miracle, and a Responsibility

When I wonder if God really can change people's lives, I have one direction I can point to with great confidence. Northwest. That is the point on the compass from my house to where Pastor KC Wahe lives.Some 20 years ago, I met KC, who at that time, was one of the high school kids … Continue reading Pastor KC, A Journey Filled With Hope

Yesterday shall forever go down in history as IPhone roll out day. Although I am somewhat of a techno-geek, please pardon me while I don't wet my pants in hysteric anticipation.My office is in Old Town Pasadena, and some 15 year old kid from La Canada has been waiting in line to get his phone … Continue reading IPhone Day, Spoiled Kids, and a Yawn