The blog of Patrick Carden – A wanderer. A wonderer. A Jesusist. A lover of all people.
Donald Trump campaigned for President by declaring that he would make America great again. If the America that has emerged in the seven months since Mr. Trump took office is an indication of the greatness to come, I want no part of it. Shocked, I have watched, listened to and read reports about the violence... Continue Reading →
This is part 2 of the story of my experience being hurt by the church. If you haven't read part 1 entitled, "My Journey Away from Being a Christian" click here. “If you had enough faith, your mom would be healed and alive.” That’s basically what I was told by a Christian friend…..a “sister.” It... Continue Reading →
Disclaimer: This is not a light-hearted post. It’s heavy and I apologize in advance. May 1, 2004 was the beginning of a year major changes in my family marked by tragedies. It was also a catalyst for my walk away from the term, “Christian.” I was walking around at “Do Dah Day,” a local festival... Continue Reading →
The morning of April 12, 2005, I was packing my bags to take a trip that I had taken numerous times the previous 2 ½ months. At least once a week (occasionally more often) I would make the drive from Birmingham to Phil Campbell, AL to visit my mom and dad and spend as much... Continue Reading →
Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. Proverbs 19:8 (ESV) “Love yourself first and everything falls into line.” - Lucille Ball One of the most important decisions you will ever make will affect every aspect of your life. It’s the decision to commit to love and accept yourself.... Continue Reading →
You are a living, breathing, one of a kind miracle! Yes YOU are! Think of what a remarkable, unduplicatable, and miraculous thing it is to be you. Of all the people who have ever lived or will ever live on this planet, none are like you. Not one person past, present or future had, has... Continue Reading →
What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Weeds fascinate me. I aspire to be a weed. Annuals and perennials aren’t for me. Sure they have a purpose and serve it well but they’re not for me. Annuals are pretty, and grow in many beautiful colors... Continue Reading →
Another chapter of my life has come to a close. Today we laid my hero to rest. I already miss him greatly and know I will miss him more in the coming days. But I also rejoice in knowing he finished his race and is receiving his reward. Even though he grew weary and tired... Continue Reading →
I’m sure almost everyone can agree on one thing, Jesus sided with the outcasts and oppressed. He was at odds with the Pharisees and hung around the poor, weak, outcasts, foreigners and prostitutes. Jesus was himself from the edge of society with a ministry to those who were considered the least. Jesus didn’t choose only... Continue Reading →
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