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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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The Hidden Needs of Husbands
I once saw a karate teacher offer a lesson I have not forgotten. A father came to his dojo with his son for some quality time together. The boy had been in a season of rebellion. He was getting suspended … Continue reading
A Weird Conversation on Soup Day
Marriage is widely treated as a merely religious institution, defended by believers and dismissed by everyone else as a sectarian preference. The following is a fictional conversation between two high school juniors about marriage. It is based on a real … Continue reading
I Agree With James Talarico
James Talarico, a Democrat currently running for Texas Senate seat, recently said, “You don’t want to fit the big thing into the small thing. And God is the biggest thing there is. If you try to fit God into a … Continue reading
You’re In Here Somewhere: A Taxonomy of My Most Frequent Online Arguers
I believe that honest, civil conversation across genuine disagreement is worth pursuing. Not everyone shares that conviction. The internet has a way of making even well-intentioned people forget it entirely. But I engage anyway. Sometimes with great reward and sometimes … Continue reading
Are You Reading Revelation Wrong?
If you grew up in or were discipled in certain Christian circles (e.g. went to Calvary Chapel, listened to KWave Radio, read the Left Behind paperbacks, or went to prophecy conferences with color-coded timelines), it wouldn’t be surprising if you … Continue reading
The Hidden Map Behind Every Culture War
You have probably been in this conversation before. You’re talking with a friend, a family member, or a stranger online about something you both care deeply about like sexuality, justice, parenting, politics, or faith. No matter what you say, no … Continue reading
When Caring Goes Wrong: Why Christians Need to Talk About Bad Empathy
Empathy is having a moment. It’s often leveraged to shame believers away from speaking or even thinking about certain topics. To question it or critique it can sound heartless, unchristian, or cruel. After all, aren’t Christians supposed to care? To … Continue reading
Why I Argue With People Online
I don’t like conflict. It is uncomfortable and often gives me an icky feeling in my stomach. I am most definitely not one of those who seek confrontation, dispute, or arguments. They don’t excite me. They drain me. Yet, I … Continue reading
Not Ideas, But Realities: Why Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Matter
Sometimes, we ask good questions: What’s real? What’s worth loving? What’s worth living for? If we slow down, we can begin to see the answer in three simple yet astonishing realities: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. These are often called the … Continue reading
Grace & Peace (But Mostly Anxiety): How Not to Email Your Pastor
I’ve served in local church ministry for a season as a member, on staff, and as a pastor in two different churches. Serving the church is a glorious thing. It is also, at times, a terribly hard thing. One of … Continue reading
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