Archive - Notes from @drmlb

Why I’m Leaving Substack

When I first signed up to post on Substack, it was because there were many writers and theologians I respected who were posting here.

3 hrs ago •

Becoming an Influencer

A pediatrician told me recently that when she asks kids in her practice what they want to be when they grow up the two most common answers are “an…

Jul 15 •

On the Death of a Child

She had come upon the word sh’khol.

Jul 7

When we stare political conflict (here or elsewhere) in the face, try to help wounded healers, or (for many) just do our best to get through the day, we…

Jul 2 •

June 2025

May 2025

February 2025

Crossing the Rubicon

Thoughts on courage, democracy, and what we can do.

Feb 19 •

January 2025

"Oh Lord, increase my bewilderment.."

We live in bewildering times.

Jan 16 •

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