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October 2022

October 03, 2022

The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven: Confidence in Curiosity

…The disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom...

September 2022

September 29, 2022

Lens on Life: Do You See Abundance or Poverty?

For many of us, we are told that Scripture forecasts the certainties of the world....

August 2022

August 25, 2022

Debt Forgiveness and the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

In my last piece, I addressed the topic of national founding. Was our nation...

August 05, 2022

Are We Sacrificing Liberty & Freedom for the Illusion of Safety?

During a time of chaos, civil citizens will beg for authoritarian control to restore order....

July 2022

July 17, 2022

The Reality of the Denial of Dignity

For a feistier take on this blog, please consider listening to episode 102 of the...

March 2022

March 10, 2022

You Were Wrong: Why That’s Not the End of the World

One of the greatest challenges in my personal life has been admitting when I am...

February 2022

February 19, 2022

Holding Myself Accountable: An Affirmation of Humility & Hope

Today, I wrote myself a note: Stop fueling the negative energy. See what’s happening and...

February 07, 2022

Stupid People, Suffering, and Comedy: God’s Gifts to the World

If it wasn’t for the stupidity that plagues humanity, comedy wouldn’t exist. We wouldn’t have...

February 03, 2022

Jesus & Joe Rogan: They’re the Same

The most recent censorship attacks against Spotify and Joe Rogan remind me of a story...

February 03, 2022

Do Christians Make an Idol out of Jesus?

There are many things about the Christian faith that leave people confused. The structure, the...

November 2021

November 11, 2021

Empathy Erasure: The Remedy is Curiosity

Would you rather listen than read? Click here to listen to the audio version...

November 01, 2021

Position Available: Executive Awakener

Once you begin waking up, you realize that the job you created for yourself—the job...

May 2021

May 28, 2021

Love is the Antidote

May has been mayhem for me. On Mother’s Day weekend, I suffered a physical injury...

January 2021

January 19, 2021

The Wounding Effects of Truth-Telling: Michel Foucault & Jesus

I have spent much time over the week reflecting deeply on the idea of truth....

January 14, 2021

Jesus is a 2,000-year-old Model, Maybe it’s Time for an Upgrade?

I like to look to Jesus as a model for many things. There are so...

January 12, 2021

No Love? Let Us Remember that We Know Love

What do we “do” about Trump voters and supporters? What should be done about all...

January 07, 2021

Dear Trump-Hating Christians: Do You Want to Understand, Really?

I recently heard someone describe Jesus as the “humiliated savior.” I quickly thought about how,...

December 2020

December 20, 2020

There are 2 Types of People in the World: Nicodemus & Jesus

The memes that float around that claim there are “two types of people” are the...

November 2020

November 09, 2020

The Emptiness of Politics or the Fullness of the Erotic

I cannot be the only one who sees what is taking place. Everything has turned...

November 06, 2020

Moral Failure and the Church’s Refusal to Act Like Jesus

Many people would insist that infidelity harms more than just the couple involved. And to...

July 2020

July 25, 2020

Competition Consumption or Conviction of the Kingdom?

I am really tired. Tired of the games, the clicks, the competition, the comparisons, all...

June 2020

June 23, 2020

Let’s Stop Attacking Authenticity

I have an affinity for those who take a huge leap of faith and reveal...

March 2020

March 10, 2020

We Are Called to Be Helpers, Not Heroes: Jesus is the Helper of the World

I believe we are called to be helpers, not heroes. I know many believe that...

September 2019

September 25, 2019

Practicing the Presence of God During Sex: A Response to ReKnew

I was made aware of a podcast episode that tackled the question: “Do we practice...

July 2019

July 23, 2019

Self-Emptying: Erotic Kenosis and Monogamous Relationships

Love is a risk. A risk that will offer no reward if it lacks reciprocity,...

July 18, 2019

Life Sucks: Stop Comparing Suffering!

I think it is truly beautiful to see others care for those they do not...

July 18, 2019

What If it’s Christ Privilege and Not White Privilege?

A rather necessary distinction is needed thanks to another week of scandalous tweets and insta-outrage....

July 09, 2019

Hold the Tension of the Opposites

Some would say that I ride fences. Others would say that I fear making a...

June 2019

June 26, 2019

The Center of the Storm- The Second Path with Alexander Shaia

The center of the storm. Is it the center of suffering? The storm I have...

June 22, 2019

The Audacity of an Apology!

How dare you ask for an apology! Or so that’s how the message goes. If...