Monthly Archives: November 2006

The Sorcerer’s Assistants

Posted on November 30, 2006 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Once upon a time there was a powerful Sorcerer who had two young assistants, named John and Martin. They were foolish boys, not at all interested in serving their master, but only in competing with one another. You see, they … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, religion | 28 Comments

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Posted on November 14, 2006 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

“You’re not going to preach on the sidewalk, are you?” I was huffing and sweating to move four cinder blocks from the back of our empty-shell-of-a-dream-come-true out to the curb when my new next-door neighbor to the north hit me … Continue reading →

Posted in autobiography, city, religion, the core | 15 Comments

Yellow House / Blue House

Posted on November 9, 2006 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

Following is a reproduction of a conversation between me, and a pastor friend of mine. My words are in dark blue, his are in dark red.Thousands and thousands of churches… For whom are all these churches built and run? If … Continue reading →

Posted in autobiography, church, communication | 22 Comments

The Sound of the Underground

Posted on November 1, 2006 by The Rev. Ryan Wiksell

UPDATE: This post has gotten a lot of attention lately, primarily by people who want to say that I’m “bashing” the word “Christian”. Before you read it, please understand that I was not trying to bash anyone, or the beliefs … Continue reading →

Posted in autobiography, culture, jesus, religion | 21 Comments