Jan 4I’m after the More. Are You?I have spent weeks writing a memoir about the early death of my father. Something came out in the last chapter that I had to share with you. I was writing about our transience and limitation as humans, and here’s what ended up falling from my pen: I’m going to…Christianity4 min read
Oct 15, 2021MORE: What God Wants for YouOur dreams are fiddling and fickle. They’re also small, like gains of dusty sand on a vast shore. No offense. I’m not trying to belittle you (or myself, for that matter). You may have some “respectable” dreams in the world’s eyes, maybe even some respectable dreams in the eyes of…Christian7 min read
Oct 4, 2021Live No Lies by John Mark ComerSummary Biblical. Insightful. Spiritually-formative. That’s how I’d describe Live No Lies. I’ve been following John Mark Comer’s work for some years now, and I say with complete confidence that this is some of his best work. It sets out a strategy of attack for the greatest war of all time, a…Christianity6 min read
Aug 18, 20213 ways to benefit from adversityWilliam Faulkner said, “Disaster seems to be good for people.” Why? Our hardest things tend to plane us down like rough-hewn boards. On the surface, we grow accustomed to distractions. The weather of ordinary, thoughtless routine dulls our souls. Our golden grain turns gray and pale. The smoothness we once…Adversity3 min read
Aug 17, 2021A Theology of The 100I love getting into a long series, especially sci-fi dystopias such as The 100. But since I’m also a theologian, I tend to see elements of theology and faith where others might not. As I watch, I interpret. I enjoy, but I also analyze. Presenting my brief analysis here is…Science Fiction12 min read
Jul 9, 2021Book Review: Gentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundIt’s always fun to read a book that’s having such a powerful impact for the glory of Christ and the health of the church. This is one of them. …Christian Living6 min read
Jun 9, 2021The best thing that could ever happen to youWhat’s the best thing that could ever happen to you? Your answer to that question probably governs almost everything in your life. Whatever you think is “the best thing” is what drives your motives, your dreams, your behaviors. Everything. What’s your answer? Go ahead and take a minute to think…Christian3 min read
Apr 13, 2021The best way to use your anxiety: focusI’ve had an anxiety disorder for over 12 years. That’s enough panic attacks, rapid heart rates, and heat flashes to learn a thing or two. While I’ve written about my anxiety disorder in the context of my faith, there are also some things I’ve learned that apply to anyone who…Anxiety4 min read
Apr 1, 2021The #1 Question I Get Asked about AnxietyI should have written this post a long time ago, since the question is so frequent, and the answers to it can be so harmful or helpful. I’ve battled an anxiety disorder for over 12 years, and I’m a Christian. …Christian9 min read
Mar 26, 2021The Secret to Spiritual Growth: The Suffering CircleSpiritual growth is a path we walk, not a monument we arrive at. In fact, you might even call that walking path an extended experiment, catered to each one of us, with its twists and turns, dips and descents, puddles and pavement. David Powlison once wrote, “Your entire life is…Christianity8 min read
