Paul Willis

It’s very interesting to me as I read how leaders and pastors in the church talk about the non-religious, spiritually curious, and the nones (those who choose non-affiliation of any kind). The only answer I keep running into is - build a better program and institution. Have better events, buildings and services. Even though the preponderance of research says those who identified as nones have little to no interest in these things. The only solution seems to be to do the same thing only more...

Some anger is justified. Something really is wrong. Something really does matter. And if you care about people, justice, truth, or what’s happening in the world, it makes sense that you’d feel the heat rise up. But here’s what I’ve been noticing lately: a lot of us aren’t just angry… we’re angry and tired . Not “tired” like we need a nap. Tired like our nervous system has been running on high for too long. Tired like we’re carrying tension in our shoulders and replaying conversations in our...

What should Christians think about the monks walking from Texas to Washington, D.C.? Every so often you see something that stops you—because it’s simple, costly, and sincere. A group of Buddhist monks are walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., calling for peace - that's simple, that's costly, that's sincere...and very engaging for a lot of people. I love these guys! I noticed, they aren't just walking. They are stopping and speaking with groups of people, sharing their beliefs about life,...