Archive - Faith, Hope & Jazz

The role of shit in the Christmas story is predictably neglected

Yes, that's an inflammatory headline designed to make you read on. But it's also true.

Dec 20, 2024 •

A humble request to the Christian Nationalist

You got what you prayed for — your hands on the world's greatest economic and military power. Before you wield all that power, would you mind doing a…

Dec 2, 2024 •

November 2024

Anthony Bourdain, knight of faith

It’s not often you see Anthony Bourdain rendered speechless in his CNN series Parts Unknown … so when it happens, it gets you thinking about why.

Nov 25, 2024 •

Be still my beating heart

As the results of the US election became clear, my daughter texted asking if my heart was doing OK … with good reason

Nov 8, 2024 •

September 2024

I was shot kinda like Donald Trump, and lived to tell the tale

The most shocking thing about both attempts on Trump's life were the reactions from people saying how shocked they were.

Sep 22, 2024 •

February 2024

Tell me why I don't like endings

The switch from thinking mostly about the future, to thinking mainly about the past, has happened rather too quickly

Feb 7, 2024 •

November 2023

Searching for Sugar Man ... and that guy Rick

There's a random guy in the Rodriguez documentary who says the most profound things about life, art, and making a difference

Nov 2, 2023 •

July 2023

My dog's final meal

I pulled out all the stops, and it was the least I could do.

Jul 26, 2023 •

June 2023

The cracks are how the light gets in … and out

From John Coltrane to Leonard Cohen and U2, the Psalms have an enduring influence over art that helps us confront the darkness.

Jun 29, 2023 •

Does reflecting on death make life better?

The week in the rearviewmirror: Foo Fighters, Paul Simon, Tiananmen Square and Pat Robertson ... death in all its forms shapes the news.

Jun 9, 2023 •

A week of Everest, Kissinger and goodbyes to coach Lasso and the rotten Roys

A faith, hope and love reading of the news stories you may have missed this week, including some final thoughts on Ted Lasso and Succession.

Jun 2, 2023 •

May 2023

A bliss that’s worth dying for

A quote in a travel feature about happiness didn't make much sense, until I went digging.

May 31, 2023 •

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