This article contains spoilers for A Tale of Two Cities, The Awakening, The Sorrows of Young Werther, and Death of a Salesman. Lately, the topic of suicide, or more accurately, the story of suicide, has unintentionally permeated my reading. It has been cast in many forms, from the not so suicidal, yet still self-inflicted death... Continue Reading →
Tim Keller’s Argument from Rational Meaning
Previously, I wrote about a strategy for evangelism called Subversive Fulfillment. Essentially, this method, following the pattern presented in I Corinthians 1 and Acts 17, seeks to both confront and connect with unbelievers. In a real way, it respects their humanity, and seeks to “become all things to all men, so that [we] may by... Continue Reading →
Modern Science and Miracles: An Epistemological Chill Pill
Recently, I was given a rare opportunity to give a short 20-minute lecture on the New Testament Gospels as reliable history in a secular setting. For the purposes of the lecture, I was not trying to prove the gospels as true, but only as historical. Obviously, I believe them to be true. However, I try... Continue Reading →
My Top 5 Nonfiction Books of 2020
Although 2020 has been a tough year in many ways, one positive aspect of the year has been ample time for reading. This was another year filled with a number of excellent reads. Below are my top five non-fiction books that I read in descending order. #5: Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction for Christian... Continue Reading →
Faithfully Navigating History, Science, and the Bible
As disciples seeking to study God’s Word and His world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information and resources that are out there related to the topic. Yet, there are some basic considerations that can guide us and help us to be both realistic and faithful in our journey. In this post,... Continue Reading →
A Poem for Life: Heartbeat
My hope for the true victory of the pro-life movement is not in government policy, and certainly not in whoever sits in the Oval Office. My hope rests in the Spirit of God moving people to see the inherent goodness, beauty, and truth of treating human lives in the womb with the same seriousness as... Continue Reading →