- November 17, 2010“In different ways,” said Al, “they live a harsh world. What they want, what we all want, is for the…
- November 15, 2010As they walked out of the coffee house, Al suggested that they head towards a nearby park. The traffic filled…
- November 12, 2010“No one likes to hear where there life has come up short,” Al said. “People want to hear a message…
- November 11, 2010“And I thought my work had its depressing moments,” said Carla. “Don’t you reach times when it is just too…
- November 10, 2010“Even in a democracy, that’s where the resistance comes from,” said Al. “Members of congregations like mine want to believe…
- November 9, 2010“Because grace happens and my people are as desperate for grace as anyone, although they don’t always . . .”…
- November 8, 2010“I haven’t been to a Sunday school class in twenty-five years, at least,” Carla said. Al nodded. “I don’t remember…
- November 5, 2010“I’m afraid my story is not as dramatic as yours,” Al said. “So God is a versatile hound. Tell me…
- November 4, 2010“And that gave you your courage?” Al asked. “No, that taught me when I was scared out of my skin,…
- November 3, 2010“That’s what’s so strange.” Carla said. “I know that you met me in seminary but back then I had rejected…
