Nathan PetersonWhen my wife and I took a break from “going to church”, we instead took our kids to parks: we…Many of our friends and family were concerned. They set up coffees and conversations with us about why we’d stopped “going to church.” I…Apr 26, 2019Apr 26, 2019
Nathan PetersonAn open letter to the Church —Re: the direction and future the ChurchApr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019
Nathan PetersonI Don’t Feel Like WritingI don’t feel like writing. I don’t feel like singing. I don’t feel like practicing. Or being a parent, or getting dressed. I don’t feel…Mar 22, 2018Mar 22, 2018
Nathan PetersonI was at church. I had to leave.I couldn’t listen for another minute to someone telling about how great God is and about how everything we see and feel and know right now…Aug 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017
Nathan PetersonFear at the door, Rest insideA few years ago I heard the word “rest”. I realized how horrible I was at it. I wasn’t even sure what it was. Is it extra sleep? Is it not…May 19, 2017May 19, 2017
Nathan PetersonContinuing Life (with Olivia)Today is 6 months since Olivia died. It’s still so hard to comprehend, staring at her grave, that my daughter’s body is just a few feet…Sep 12, 2016Sep 12, 2016
Nathan PetersonYou’re Not A “Cutter”When I was a student I cut myself. No one else I knew did. I wasn’t sure why I did it, but looking back, I think I understand now. It was a…Nov 4, 20151Nov 4, 20151