- MONDAY MEDITATION: Can I Trust God? (October 12)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: About Those Affirmations of Faith (October 5)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: An “Upward Call” (September 28)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: Forgetting How to Blush (September 21)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: Rebooking (September 14)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: A Little More Empathy, Please (September 7)
Recent Thoughts
MONDAY MEDITATION: Can I Trust God? (October 12) - NO–If you view God as a divine Amazon Prime. Find something you want at a reasonable price, make a payment, get free shipping, and it magically appears one day at your front door. And this is our religious default. We want a higher power on our side, delivering things to us on our schedule. YES–If ...
MONDAY MEDITATION: About Those Affirmations of Faith (October 5) - Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see. — Hebrews 11:1 Confession time: I have a problem with reciting affirmations of faith in church. The intent of those creeds, of course, is good. It’s to express what we believe to be the basics of the gospel. But ...
MONDAY MEDITATION: An “Upward Call” (September 28) - The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:13 I feel pulled between two worlds. Do you? There’s the daily world where we build our lives, individually and as a human race. It calls for all of our talents and strengths. It’s also where our weaknesses and blind spots are ... Addressing Atheism: Is Authentic Faith Possible?
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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.