I’m not ready to go back to church. I haven’t been inside of a church building for six months. Now for some this isn’t odd at all, but for myself, this represents the longest I’ve ever been away from church or worship. I’ve attended church online, on and off, less so as the crisis persists. … Continue reading I’m not ready to go back to church
Transition, Fear, and Liminality: Part I
Author Note: This essay is part of a chapter from a book that's currently in-progress. Transitions define our lives. From birth to death, we’ll undoubtedly move through various stages and movements. Moreover, there seems to be very little that we can do to avoid the ebb and flow of life. Physically speaking, life itself is … Continue reading Transition, Fear, and Liminality: Part I
Never Forget the Rich Young Man: The Liminality of Religious Faith Among Young People-Part 2
You can read the first part of this essay here The first part of this spiritual excursion on the life and experience of the Rich Young Man story in Mark’s Gospel (Mk. 10:17-22) was for the purpose of exploring disaffiliation and young people in the United States. The purpose of this second section is to … Continue reading Never Forget the Rich Young Man: The Liminality of Religious Faith Among Young People-Part 2