To All the Good, Decent People Supporting Donald Trump
Not everyone means the best. Not everyone deserves the benefit of the doubt. It’s not a majority of people who are terrible people. Not...
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The Upside Down World ~ The Blog
- Jan 16, 2017
- 5 min
Understanding the Radical Right
In any conflict, it’s important to keep up with what’s going on with the other side. But between social media and the extreme...
- Jan 12, 2017
- 6 min
Stop Arguments Online Like a Mom
My husband is completely convinced that there are Jews somewhere in my Polish lineage. Because three of my great joys in life are being...
- Dec 21, 2016
- 7 min
All People Are Real
I’ve mentioned a couple of times now that I have a dissociative disorder. A derealization disorder, in fact. Which means that when my...
- Dec 10, 2016
- 1 min
Staying Safe Among Snakes
One of the things I learned back in college which has helped to keep me safe among snakes for decades now is that sociopaths will...
- Dec 9, 2016
- 1 min
#stopempoweringsociopaths
There are sociopaths among us. And if we pretend that there are not, if we insist that everyone just assume the best and look for the...
- Nov 22, 2016
- 4 min
Thanksgiving Family Survival Guide – 2016 Edition
Such a pretty picture. Now imagine that they all hate each other. An oldie but a goody! BTW, if you read these and know exactly what I’m...
- Jul 28, 2015
- 8 min
Good Luck With That “Normal” Thing
Perhaps you have heard that I have some children. Entirely more than a respectable woman ought to have, in fact. I have even heard tell...
- Apr 30, 2015
- 4 min
How to Recognize a Brother or Sister in Christ
I have met some of the coolest people while writing this blog. One of these days, I’m going to have to share the story of how God sent...
- Oct 27, 2014
- 3 min
Does Forgiving Demand Restoring Relationship?
One of the problems that people commonly struggle with when it comes to forgiveness is the issue of the restoration of relationships. Can...
- Jun 17, 2014
- 4 min
THIS
This is what God would want those who claim his name to hear today. Like really today. Right here in the reality that is whatever day it...
- Jun 11, 2014
- 1 min
Things to Say to Someone Who Is Suffering
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It makes me sad/angry to see what you’re going through. You deserve better. It won’t always be...
- May 29, 2014
- 5 min
The Bad Habit You Must Let Go Of
Have you ever had the experience of telling someone that they are hurting you only to be met with hostility, accusations, shaming and...
- Apr 7, 2014
- 4 min
Forgiving Is Hard, Not Impossible
One of my many idiosyncratic beliefs is that Africa has a special role to play in God’s upside down kingdom. For so long, Africa has been...
- Apr 3, 2014
- 3 min
Being Kind Without Being Hurt
My mother always taught me that you can never go wrong being kinder than necessary. I believe that this is true and have tried to live my...
- Apr 1, 2014
- 1 min
Never Waste Your Time . . .
Oh, the hours of my life I wish I could get back! Pass It On! Tweet Email More Print Share on Tumblr WhatsApp #life #memes #relationships...
- Mar 31, 2014
- 1 min
When You Can’t Agree
It is one thing to oppose what you think is messed up; it’s a whole other thing to be and live the alternative. ~ Jim Palmer At some...
- Mar 27, 2014
- 4 min
The Hardest, Best Spiritual Practice I’ve Ever Tried
Learning how not to judge has been the most demanding, arduous and painful spiritual discipline I have ever undertaken. It’s also been...
- Mar 24, 2014
- 3 min
Christians and Interracial Marriage
Guys, what is this world coming to? Aljezeera America recently used the parable of the talents to explain current events. Christianity...
- Mar 23, 2014
- 5 min
Angry Men and Crying Women
In the last few months, I’ve realized something about men and women and why we often struggle with each other. It might not be THE...
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