The term “apocalypse” conjures mental images of fire raining down from heaven, people mysteriously being “taken up” or raptured, or some other violent dystopian scenario like Tim LaHaye’s and Jerry Jenkins’ Left Behind series. But, “apocalypse” actually just means “to uncover” or “reveal.” The thing being revealed, or unveiled, could be something new or ancient, … Continue reading “The Always New Beginning”
Category: despair
The Prophets May Have Something To Say
The funk is slowly creeping in again. Like a vat of molasses, spoiled and bitter, pouring over my soul. COVID cases are on the rise yet again—an average of over 3,000 cases per day here in Arizona alone. Can’t breathe. Arguing over masks infringing on civil liberties and individual rights? What about everyone else’s right … Continue reading “The Prophets May Have Something To Say”
The Power of Lament
We are in crisis. Can we own that? Can we own the fact that at this writing the world passed 2.4 million people infected with COVID-19 (1.68 million of those still active cases, more than 57,000 still in serious or critical condition), resulting in over 175,000 deaths, with over 44,000 of those deaths in the … Continue reading “The Power of Lament”
Smile, It Confuses People
It’s Monday. For many, it’s the day of dragging ourselves out of bed after a couple of days of not having to think about work, and trudging to that place that sucks much of our time and energy. I’ve read a number of articles and blog posts over the last several years about the Church … Continue reading “Smile, It Confuses People”
The Blame Game
There is a game that is as old as humanity, maybe older. It’s called: “The Blame Game.” It goes in and out of popularity, but seems to come back as anxiety increases (whether or not it is factually justified). Leaders often respond to The Blame Game either by joining in and trying to thrust as … Continue reading “The Blame Game”