A New Way, Part 1: What the Heck am I Doing?!

I don’t make enough money. My wife makes no money. We plan on intentionally keeping it that way, perhaps for all of 2023. Cuz God said so. I think. I hope. Oh, Lord, what the heck am I doing?! The Source of the “WHAT?!” My family is beginning a ridiculous act of faith, a chance … Continue reading A New Way, Part 1: What the Heck am I Doing?!

What “Arthur Christmas” Can Teach us About the COVID Pandemic

What does an animated Christmas comedy have to do with our current pandemic? I’m glad you asked, my hypothetical friend! I recently watched Arthur Christmas for the, oh, 30th time? 40th? I forget. It’s a great, touching, and hilarious Christmas film that deserves to be a new classic, alongside Home Alone, Rudolph, and the like. The … Continue reading What “Arthur Christmas” Can Teach us About the COVID Pandemic

Why Hatred is More Complex and Troubling Than We Realize

Why do bad people do bad things? The easy answer is "They're bad people." Someone once posted a pie chart of the reasons for the American Civil War. The majority said, "Slavery." The other little slice? "Slavery." The person who posted it commented, "Just in case any of you [expletive deleted] still think the Civil … Continue reading Why Hatred is More Complex and Troubling Than We Realize

5 Ways Christians Can Improve Their Apologetics

In case you haven't heard that word before, "Apologetics" is essentially a defense or explanation for your belief in God and/or his ways. If someone says, "God is dumb," and you say, "Nuh-uh," that's your apologetic. Not a good one, but still... Christians have been defending themselves for thousands of years now, as is instructed … Continue reading 5 Ways Christians Can Improve Their Apologetics