Recent Thoughts
MONDAY MEDITATION: “So I Was Afraid” (June 29) - “Now the one who had received one valuable coin came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man. You harvest grain where you haven’t sown. You gather crops where you haven’t spread seed. So I was afraid. And I hid my valuable coin in the ground. Here, you have what’s yours.’” — Matthew ... 
MONDAY MEDITATION: What Forgiveness Means (June 22) - If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread; if they are thirsty, give them water to drink. By doing this, you will heap burning coals on their heads, and the Lord will reward you. — Proverbs 25:21-22 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who harass you. — Matthew 5:44 The old proverb ... 
MONDAY MEDITATION: “Even God Won’t Help Him!” (June 15) - So many are talking about me: “Even God won’t help him!” — Psalm 3:2 This was what an old Hebrew songwriter heard when he was suffering. His enemies taunted him with it. It was as if they were saying that God was an absentee landlord: provided everything, but nowhere to be found when something broke. ... 
Addressing Atheism: Is Authentic Faith Possible?
Exploring faith that makes sense and feels right.
I grew up in southern Missouri with a fondness for nature, Jesus and science…
Book of the Month
Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned
July, 2022 Selection This is a must-read for all of us! It helps us reflect critically--and honestly--on our faith, and invites us into exploring new expressions of it. Brian McLaren writes clearly, brilliantly, and humbly. You can find it her [...]
Comments From a "Friendly AtheisT"
“As someone on the opposite side of the theological spectrum from Pastor Weeks, I appreciate his ability to discuss faith in a personal way without trying to score easy points with fellow believers. (He even gives credit to the other side where it's due, which is a rare treat these days!) We come to very different conclusions about God, but I have a lot of respect for people who open themselves up to debate and discussion. Addressing Atheism is an excellent starting point for Christians seeking out conversations with atheists.”
HEMANT MEHTA, American atheist activist; blogger at The Friendly Atheist.