When we think of "religion," it's easy to assume the word only applies to formally established denominations and sects. But if we're human, we're worshipping something. "Your religion is your witness is the shape your love takes in all things." (pg. 23) In other words, "it's all religion all the time."

Drawing from life, art, science fiction, and the Bible to name a few (all truth is God's truth), the chapters expose area of our lives, our relationships, our thinking to the light. Not in a heavy-handed "This is the application your supposed to walk away with." But like a weaver who begins to blend the threads of what it means to be human and neighbor and then passes the shuttle to you to make your own connections.

The chapters on "The Chother" and "Policy is Liturgy Writ Large" hit home. There was much I could relate to, and I felt seen in my concerns. You'll need to read the book to find out what "Chother" means.

This review is based on the earlier edition of the book. But in its unexpanded version, Life's Too Short... is one of my 2023 favs hands down.