Throughout this series on feelings, I’m going to talk about each feeling having an “equal and opposite.” For this to make sense, we need just a little history. For some … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Equals and Opposites
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How I Learned to Stop Fearing and Love the Enneagram
What Is the Enneagram?If you’ve frequented progressive Christian circles, you’ve probably been asked the unusual and slightly invasive question, “So what’s your enneagram number?” An ancient personality typing system that … Continue reading How I Learned to Stop Fearing and Love the Enneagram
Love
When love chooses, it chooses with a perfect sensitivity for the unique beauty of the chosen one, and it chooses without making anyone else feel excluded. We touch here a … Continue reading Love
Joy
As I grow older, I discover more and more that the greatest gift I have to offer is my own joy of living, my own inner peace, my own silence … Continue reading Joy
The Rich Man Has No Name
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with … Continue reading The Rich Man Has No Name
Policy Changes to Reduce Police Violence Immediately
Look, I get that police violence may seem like an insurmountable problem, and it’s hard to know where to start untangling this issue. Yes, many of us are protesting, taking … Continue reading Policy Changes to Reduce Police Violence Immediately
Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
I have a hard time finding Christmas movies I really enjoy, which is why my list of preferred holiday movies hasn’t changed in almost two decades: Muppet Christmas Carol, Nightmare Before … Continue reading Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
Creepy Dolls: Exploring the Uncanny Valley
Well, my friends, it’s October, and you know what that means over here on the Bar Chaplain blog: I’m bringing back “What Makes It Scary?” for another round. Last year, … Continue reading Creepy Dolls: Exploring the Uncanny Valley
Remembering Barry Gilmore: Why I Loved My Toughest Teacher
A teacher and lover of English, Barry Gilmore was an artistic powerhouse known for mapping out complex works of literature on his dry erase board or picking up his acoustic … Continue reading Remembering Barry Gilmore: Why I Loved My Toughest Teacher
A Good Friday Laugh
The sun had set outside, and the campus chapel was dark. A small overhead spotlight illuminated the various speakers and performers as they stood in front of the altar to … Continue reading A Good Friday Laugh