Why Jesus?: The potentially preferable closeness of this word
It is hard enough to talk about God. The conversations get even trickier when we bring in the name of Christ.

Simplicity & Mystery (Part 2): Stepping out with the G-word
I think we need to be honest about how uncomfortable it is to talk about God.
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The tightrope of simplicity and mystery: talking about anything that matters
The other day my six-year-old daughter asked me why people stop being married. She didn’t even know the word for it.

Back-to-school thoughts on "organized religion"
"I don't believe in organized religion," she said.
