Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer

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Blessed Are the Needy
Some fragmented thoughts on feelings and needs, the human longing to matter, and the persistent scarcity models of this world
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Happyish Holidays
Some fragmented thoughts on the emotions of this season, perfect lamination and distinct layers, a car ad, and the Dolly Parton cover of "The Story"
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Love Your Neighbor
Some fragmented thoughts on fences, carrots and potatoes, shadow puppets, wartime poetry, and prayers that God might show up for us and in us now
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God, Come Near
A prayer for this troubled moment
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Joy at the Potluck of Sorrows
Some fragmented thoughts on "hope you are well," autumn leaves and tulip bulbs, sustenance amidst suffering, and a song about love
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The Way of the Donkey
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On Mockery
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The Valley of Grief
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A One-Word Prayer
Some fragmented thoughts on an ancient prophet's anguished cry, violence in the Holy Land, a Palestinian poet, and faithful, active waiting
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On Mockery
Some fragmented thoughts on belittling behavior, love's wild imagination, who gets to write history, the early-autumn garden, and shishito peppers
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See Something, Say Something
Some fragmented thoughts on suspicions and warnings, the invitations of beauty, ancient Chinese poetry, and dried beans
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When the World Is Too Much
Some fragmented thoughts on living through a modern deluge of news and information, the appeals of simplicity, good sportsmanship, and writing advice
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A Gracious Reception
Some fragmented thoughts on how we read, essays, empathy, tortillas, zinnias, the late-summer garden, and the discipline of joy
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Good Flowers Make Good Neighbors
Some fragmented thoughts on random acts of poop-related kindness, bees and butterflies, home, tempura, and wise advice for writing and life
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A Time to Grow
Some fragmented thoughts on the life of a young farmer and the hard labor of growing food for others, tomato season, and deadlines
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Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer
Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer
Jesus, compost, tables and chairs
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Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America
Wholehearted Faith
(co-authored with Rachel Held Evans)

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