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My five years being the most read writer in America
Not ego, I swear. Math. And I'm glad it's over.
Sep 22, 2025 • John Shore
Theodicy, smishmodicy
Why God allows evil and suffering is supposed to be this huge eternal mystery. Pffft. Hardly.
Feb 15 • John Shore
What God's job is and isn't
If you think you'd like God to stop the atrocities of, for instance, ICE, think again
Feb 11 • John Shore
A Prayer for Patience
If only I weren't so damn wise
Feb 7 • John Shore
A Prayer for Right Fucking Now
Me. God. Peace. Problem.
Oct 31, 2025 • John Shore

Hurricane Helene

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A prayer for Asheville, one year after Helene
We're still reeling. Let me help.
Oct 22, 2025 • John Shore
From Asheville: GOOD water this time
Also: a full accounting of the money you trusted me with
Nov 19, 2024 • John Shore
The help you gave
Here's how we've spent your money so far
Nov 2, 2024 • John Shore

Personal

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We're all Dorothy now
Let us pray
Oct 21, 2025 • John Shore
My Sudden Conversion Experience
In a supply closet AT MY JOB
Oct 19, 2025 • John Shore
Why I tell no one I'm Christian
What am I, stupid?
Oct 16, 2025 • John Shore

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