The “treasures on earth” Jesus rebukes are the systems and structures that oppress, objectify and dehumanize others at the altar of self-righteousness, exclusivity and superiority.
Gospel
A Confession…
I thought I was doing the right thing. But over time I started believing it was more important to convince people I was right about what you want than to show them who you are.
Confessions…an excerpt
A few weeks ago my friend Darren Bouwmeester posted here at The Awesomeness Conspiracy as part of a blog exchange project. Today, my article, "Confessions of a non-sustainable carnivore" appears on Darren's site, Composting Faith. Here's an excerpt... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I don’t garden. I shop at Wal-Mart. I drive an 8-cylinder Jeep. I only recycle about a third of what … Continue reading Confessions…an excerpt
When I heard the voice…
I remember the first time I heard it. The voice. I remember exactly where I was and exactly what I was doing. And I remember what it sounded like. And how I knew it was real. It was by a campfire. And I was listening to a story. It was the story about the two … Continue reading When I heard the voice…
The Voice of Silence: An excerpt
An excerpt from "Voices of Silence," my latest piece at @ecotheoreview