Patriotism, Faith, and Dissent It's ok to enjoy something and still have valid criticisms of it. It's ok to find joy within an existing system and still feel a call to change it. It's ok to see something as good, but faulty. It's ok to resist binary thinking that … [Read more...]
I Marched in the Church of Advocacy
Me: All I want for Christmas is to not give any f*&$s. Seems like it would be easier. My sister responded with her usual loving candor: True, but so not you. I'm no good at caring less, at feigning numbness, of only being half in. Passion motivates and energizes me. It … [Read more...]
Seeking Unconditional Love
My love is not conditional on the next life. But it used to be. Today, I believe the best way to prepare for heaven is with unconditional love in this life. Conditional Love A few months ago, my sister playfully reminded me of a note I wrote her as a teen. This … [Read more...]
Parenting in Fear
Parenting is tricky enough with decisions about vaccinations, circumcision, schooling, slumber parties, and whether or not we should make our kids share. We want to keep our kids healthy, teach them to be resilient, and protect them from physical and emotional harm. Add bullying, … [Read more...]
Dig Wells Instead of Building Fences
A popular story tells of a visitor to the Australian outback. The man visited an outback ranch was astonished to see miles and miles of farms without fences. When the visitor asked a local rancher how he kept track of his cattle, the man replied, "Oh, that's no problem. Out here … [Read more...]
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