I haven’t often given myself permission to walk away from toxic, petulant, drama-addicted, or abusive people. In my school years, it was because I didn’t think I had a choice. I was stuck with them until graduation. In the years when I clashed with those of an evangelical mindset, it was because I thought stayingContinue reading “The Class Bully”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
We’ve Tried Nothing and We’re All Out of Ideas
You’ve likely seen them if you’re a regular TV viewer. They tend to show up as online ads as well, including various streaming platforms if you haven’t chosen the commercial-free package. They often start with some touching scenes or images of people showing love to one another, or talking about their struggles with loneliness orContinue reading “We’ve Tried Nothing and We’re All Out of Ideas”
A Prayer from a Mountain Dwelling
based on Mark 9:2-9 Faithful God, I really like it here. In my little hut up on high, I’m warm and safe. This is my spot for thinking wonderful things about what I’ve seen of you. There’s nothing here to challenge or expand or add to those thoughts. And yet I have a sense thatContinue reading “A Prayer from a Mountain Dwelling”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 