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I get discouraged when I look at what is going on in the world. I find the Serenity Prayer to be a helpful tool to navigate the chaos. (Not Frank Constanza’s serenity prayer. We’ll look instead to the Dalai Lama and Reinhold Niebuhr.)

Sometimes Julie says to me, “I love you but I don’t like you.” Other times she says, “I don’t just love you. I like you!” I like the second statement way better!

When it comes to relationships, commitment isn’t enough. You gotta find friendship. Otherwise, what’s the point?

Here’s my sloppy drawing of the the existential shift to life beyond belief.

Is your life a meaningless grind? Don’t sit around waiting for things to change. Strike out on an adventure!

Isn’t it dogmatic to oppose dogma?

Philosopher Karl Popper has an enlightening insight that has helped me understand why resisting the current push toward Christian Nationalism is not the same thing as being dogmatic. He also helps me understand why treating others with compassion and kindness is not as simple as saying anything goes.

I’m a slow learner! I’m just starting to recognize one of the most damaging effects of evangelical Christianity: a toxic view of myself. There is a better way!