Journal Entry: April 24, 2024 Today, in talking with a client who kept going on about his ideas and why they wouldn’t ever come to light, I said, “It’s not as much about the ideas as the aptitude. If you are NOT the man, you will not perform like him.” This insight struck a chord…
I Wave My Banner Proudly!
Between Heritage and History: Reflections on Identity and Legacy Journal Entry: April 22, 2024 As I reflect on the nuanced distinctions between heritage and history, I find myself considering the profound impact each has on our personal and collective identities. History, as I understand it, is the record of past events, grounded in factuality and…
How Can We Love Like Jesus?
Embracing the Immutable Love of Christ: A Reflection on His Divine Mission and Identity In the hustle of our daily lives, amid the chaos of the world’s noise, it’s all too easy for believers to lose sight of the central figure of our faith—the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, in turning our eyes back to Him,…
Do I have To Think Good About People?
I suffer from positive projection, part of my superpower of being driven (the medical world calls it a disorder), which often leads me to overlook a lot of bad stuff in the world. Part of this stems from my childhood, being informed that ‘out of place’ in any sense was bad thus my manners, appearance,…
Understand the Faith that Keeps | Thoughts on 1 Peter 1:4
In delving into the biblical narrative, we find that faith is not a static concept but a vibrant, living force that animates the story of God’s people from Genesis to Revelation. It’s a journey that begins with a promise to Abraham and culminates in the enduring hope found in Christ, weaving through the trials and…
Being Christian Isn’t About Bible Studies
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSSIn the last decade, and more so in the last three years, I’ve embarked on a path of deep exploration and bold exposition in areas often left uncharted or merely skimmed over by the broader Christian community. I make no apologies for this…
Be Emotional. Jesus is… It’s OK to feel…
Embracing Our Humanity: Finding Jesus in Our Emotions In a world where the currents of Stoicism, secularism, Puritanism, and even certain strands within Christianity have often swept our emotions under the rugged mat of “oughts” and “shoulds,” there’s a pressing need to reclaim our emotional landscape as holy ground. The emotional life of Jesus Christ,…
My UnBelief. A Journey Looking Back
From my journals one year ago. Tamed for publishing. Redacted for your conscience. Journal Entry: Embracing Faith Amidst Doubt – A Personal Reflection Part 2. April 2, 2023 As I sit to pen down my reflections, it strikes me that my spiritual journey is deeply intertwined with the enduring narrative of faith and doubt—a narrative…
You Can Remarry After Divorce | Grace, Marriage, and the Path to New Beginnings
In the labyrinth of life’s trials and tribulations, few experiences cut as deeply or wound as profoundly as the dissolution of a marriage. The ensuing maelstrom of emotions—betrayal, sorrow, and often a crippling sense of failure—can leave one’s soul adrift, questing for solace and understanding amid turmoil. As a believer firmly rooted in the doctrines…
Doctrine Matters Until it Doesn’t
The insistence on a “right understanding” of complex theological doctrines as a prerequisite for salvation introduces a tension within Christian thought, which seems at odds with the fundamental message of the New Testament about the nature of salvation. The essence of the gospel, as portrayed in the New Testament, is that salvation is a gift…