Friend Breakup
My hesitancy in talking about my friend breakup stems from the fact that it happened with individuals who remain somewhere in my extended social network, and I don’t want to …
Independence Day!
Today has been named by our nation’s historic Declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776, we declared that the thirteen American colonies were free of British rule. I’d say that …
Jen-Jen of the Spinning Plates
I thought maybe for this month’s blog it would be kinda cool to give you an inside scoop as to all that’s going on with my life and ministry. I’ll …
Riptide–Almost Died
Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world circle the continent of Australia like a gleaming, oblongish halo. Don’t be fooled. Those waters can be filled with dark, surging …
She Changed Her Music, but Not Her Heart
I’ve felt for a while that I should say a few words about my daughter, whose current artist name is Nosila, changed from Alison Brook. Many of you have supported …
Righteousness by Faith Rally in Orlando March 15-17
Save the date for the rally!
Making Peace in an Angry World
I don’t remember a time when either my nation or my church was so divided as now. Do you? Could it be that social media with its well-proven online disinhibition …
Myers, Briggs, and Me :)
Disclaimer for lovers of MB: Please don’t be mad at me. I’m just having a little fun. I avoided taking the Myers-Briggs assessment for ten years and felt a little …
The Value of Life
While the world still mourns the death of 17 students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in my home state of Florida, Easter comes. Easter with its images of a …
Structured Separation: Because Time Out Can Prevent Divorce
We’ve heard her story: A Christian wife caught in the jaws of an abusive marriage, held fast by church teaching prohibiting divorce and commanding submission, suffering bruises, broken bones, and …