In another horror-filled week, I’m writing about simplicity. I mean, what’s so complicated about enacting stricter gun control, like red flag laws? On an average day in the U.S., more than 35Read More…
Pilgrimage
I have a new favorite scripture. Psalm 84:5. “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” Pilgrimage. That’s what I’m on. I feel like I’m always inRead More…
Empires
I’ve been on a quest. Right now, I’m reading Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio. (Not recommended if you’re looking for a beachy romance novel.) It’s aboutRead More…
Trouble
“It’s funny, isn’t it? That you can preach a judgmental and vengeful and angry God and nobody will mind. But you start preaching a God that is too accepting, too loving, tooRead More…
Personhood
Manhood is a hot topic these days. I just watched the trailer to Tucker Carlson’s special on masculinity, but I’m so confused about his view of it. I’ve also followed the fallRead More…
Wolves
“Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, is a close ally of Putin. He shares a vision of the “Russkiy Mir” (Russian World) with Putin, linking spiritual unity and territorial expansion.Read More…
Words
(Tomorrow is Good Friday, commemoration of the day Jesus died. I know, the “good” part is confusing, but Easter is right around the corner. This post is a repeat from a pastRead More…
AWAKENING
Some of my friends are hurting right now. And on the flip side, I have some friends who have almost no struggles. Well, a few friends. But I’m happy for those whoRead More…
Humility
The best tweet I’ve read about the Will Smith/Chris Rock thing is this: “Christian blogs/websites, please don’t write articles about Will Smith and Chris Rock. Please don’t do it.” Ha! We allRead More…
Thinking
“Nothing pains some people more than having to think.” (MLK) Take, for example, this question. Is it better to be good or right? Don’t just answer off the cuff. Think about it.Read More…