Archive - The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz

Lose the Bucket List, America. It's Time For the "F*ck It" List.

(Obviously, this piece is NSFW, or for sensitive ears.)

12 hrs ago •

Conservative Christians Are Saying, "To Hell With Jesus."

What makes someone a Christian?

Aug 24 •

The Republican Party Condemned Cancel Culture. Now They're Cancelling Culture.

(Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Aug 22 •

A Thank You to Dr. James Dobson

Aug 22 •

I Wish I Were a MAGA.

I have to confess that on many days, I wish I were a MAGA.

Aug 21 •

Fast Fascism: From Democracy to Dictatorship in Under a Year

Fascism arrived quickly. We need to send it back to hell, quickly, too.

Aug 20 •

The Trans Panic: How Conservatives Duped Their Phobic Base and Sacrificed a Vulnerable Minority

When you understand what motivates people, you can easily manipulate them.

Aug 18 •

Hey MAGA America, Trump is Putin You On

Trump supporters, are you seeing this?

Aug 16 •

Reaching People Who Have Discarded the Truth

They say that the truth hurts.

Aug 13 •

The Sin of Denying Someone's Joy

How Anti-Marriage Equality Christians Rebel Against Jesus

Aug 12

I'm Tired of Hatred

Yesterday, while picking up lunch, I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in a few months.

Aug 11 •

Do MAGAs Deserve a Seat at Our Tables?

Back in 2016 I wrote a book called 'A Bigger Table.'

Aug 5 •

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