cartoon: Christopher Hitchens is Dying

nakedpastor August 15th, 2010

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We never cease to amaze me. When I read that some Christians are praying for the famously outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens to die, well… we never cease to amaze me. He is dying of esophageal cancer. I created this indisputable cartoon as a reminder to all of us… all of us… that all paths lead to the grave. I know what happens after that is where the guns start firing. And, for the record, … (Read More)

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New Creation vs New Car!

Steve Brown August 9th, 2010

Guess what?

I just got a new car!

I know, I know, that's not very spiritual, but I'm in that stage where I have to tell someone and you're it. It's a black (befitting the clergy) Honda Accord and I like it a lot.

I generally run cars into the ground, often getting close to 200,000 miles out of them. My old car was a hybrid with 125,000 miles on it. If the batteries go in a hybrid, it can cost up to $4,000. Given that batteries don't last forever and on the advice of a me … (Read More)

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Death Be Not Proud - Susan Isaacs on SBE

Erik Guzman July 30th, 2010

Writer, actor and funny lady Susan Isaacs is our guest this week on Steve Brown Etc. She joined us from the mountaintop in Colorado, but she's emotionally in the valley. Don't miss this thoughtful discussion about death, suffering and a good God who's in control of the whole mess.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Susan Isaacs is the author of Angry Conversations with God: A Snarky but Authentic Spiritual Mem … (Read More)

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For Honey: Death Be Not Proud

Susan Isaacs July 26th, 2010

"It is a fearful thing to love what death can touch." – Chaim Stern

This is a eulogy to a pet. If you are not inclined to maudlin pet tributes nor have room in your theology for pets in heaven, then save me the embarrassment and yourself the frustration, and give this piece a skip.

My dearest cat died on Sunday. Honey was 13 years old. I'd held out hope she would be one of those cats that made it to 18. But even if she had, it wouldn't have been enough time. Not fo … (Read More)

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Remembering Michael Spencer - Chaplain Mike & Jeff Dunn on SBE

Erik Guzman April 30th, 2010

Michael Spencer, aka The Internet Monk, was a uniquely honest, thoughtful and gifted communicator. We were fortunate to have him as a semi-regular on Steve Brown Etc. and one of our guest bloggers. Sadly, Michael died on April 5 after a four-month struggle with cancer. He was 53.

Join Chaplain Mike and Jeff Dunn from InternetMonk.com on SBE as we remember the iMonk and talk about his soon-to-be released book Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality.

Also, here� … (Read More)

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Etcetera - 04.2010 - Life is for Living

Erik Guzman April 8th, 2010

Join The Merry Monk of Love, The Spastic Mystic and The Comedy Ninja as we get raw and jump into The Internet Stream of Collective Consciousness. Who knew enlightenment could be so fun?

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Listen as we talk about wandering in the wilderness, doubt, anger at God, finding yourself, and life on the other side of the desert.

Also, don't forget to visit HeyPorter.com and TheMerryMonk.com bet … (Read More)

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