To those who don’t know me, I am a Dallas-based writer and editor. I worked as a professional journalist for more than 30 years, serving as editor of the weekly Dallas Observer for 12 years. I also love Jesus Christ. Faith has tugged at me throughout my professional life, and that is reflected in my years of service in Christian ministry in various capacities. At one point, I was a licensed evangelist in the Church of God in Christ. As you might be able to tell from my former denomination, I am a Christian from the Pentecostal-charismatic branch of the
This blog represents the views of Julie Lyons. Though I will feature occasional collaborators, that doesn’t mean they agree with everything I write and speak. Though I will link to other writers and bloggers, the same holds true. It’s possible they will disagree with every point I make. I have asked several people of diverse ethnicities and Christian backgrounds to serve as “mirrors” for me as I write, particularly about faith matters. They have suggested numerous changes, which I take to heart. The words posted in this blog under my name, however, are my responsibility and no one else’s. When
by Julie Lyons