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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
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
What About Gluttony?
Christians are well-versed with sins like sexual immorality, dishonesty, murder, and idolatry. You know, the biggies. However, some sins the Bible speaks of confound us, like gluttony. For a long time in my walk with Christ, I was curious on … Continue reading
Don’t Abuse or Fear God’s Gifts
There are two axioms I have found helpful in navigating how to enjoy God’s gifts wisely, in a way that honors him and protects my joy. 1. The use of a thing does not condone its abuse. Just because God … Continue reading
Christmas In Three Words
Years ago, I read a pamphlet called, “Christmas in Three Words.” I was blessed and remember it fondly every Christmas. Today, I had the privilege of preaching at my high school’s chapel and used the framework to deliver the same … Continue reading
Worship That Pleases God
Sometimes people get confused about what kind of worship is pleasing and acceptable in God’s eyes. We end up quietly exchanging God’s standards for other standards. When that happens, we may walk away from a worship gathering feeling pleased, even … Continue reading
A Pilgrim's Friend 