Brandon J. O'BrienSome Advice for Finding God’s Will When Everything is UnclearKill this animal. Smear its blood on your doorpost.Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020
Brandon J. O'BrienWhen Christian Discipleship Sounds Like SocialismI posted the following question on Facebook at some point early on in pandemic time, and it generated a lot of discussion:May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Brandon J. O'BrieninCity to CityMovements Run on Stories“Stories give me a sense of identity and solidarity with communities of people I‘ve never met…”Jan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019
Brandon J. O'BrienA Feeble Attempt to Understand the Black Experience in AmericaImagine your parents are divorced (mine are). Divorce makes things complicated. Christmas costs you twice as much because you have four…May 1, 2018May 1, 2018
Brandon J. O'BrieninCity to CityGifts from Worshipping in a Multiethnic Urban ChurchWhen we moved from Arkansas to New York City, we settled in Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan. Our decision to live in Washington…Apr 23, 20181Apr 23, 20181
Brandon J. O'BrienA Good Day of Writing?Very few writers like to be asked how “it’s going.” It’s usually well-meaning friends or family who ask the question, and it is innocent…Feb 4, 2018Feb 4, 2018
Brandon J. O'BrienA Beginner’s Guide to Riding the NYC Subway (from someone who’s just about had it)When commuting in Manhattan, remember: all three million of you are trying to get to work first. This is a Darwinian activity.Jan 25, 2018Jan 25, 2018