Our societal age is known for many of its attributes. Anxiety. Divisiveness. Cynicism. Sarcasm. Skepticism. Disdain. Surely some admirable things could be said, but these are perhaps some of the most dominant attitudes within our cultural air. Yet for the Christian life, this must not be so. The Apostle Paul exhorts us to be known... Continue Reading →
Reexamining the “Gift” of Singleness
A very common belief within evangelical circles is that if someone remains single for a lengthy season of their life, at least happily so, it would then mean that they have the “gift of singleness.” While in one sense, I think that is true, what is typically meant by “gift” is a type of given... Continue Reading →
A Taste of My Fiction: The Dehumanizing Effect of Sexual Fantasy
The majority of my blog posts are non-fiction, with the occasional poem thrown in from time to time, but I rarely exhibit any of my fiction. I’ve completed one work of fiction and have been trying to gain some traction with another one, with little success (I’m hoping this post might spur me on a... Continue Reading →
Short Devotional: The God Who Restores
Progress. There is an almost insatiable desire within much of Western culture that seeks a never-ending form of progression. But what are we supposedly progressing to? How do we determine what is true progress compared to what is actual regress? Can any kingdom be built upon such a shifting foundation? The Kingdom of God is... Continue Reading →
C.S. Lewis and Jedi Knights
There is just something about Star Wars. From the simple, yet iconic, lightsaber, all the way to the stark contrast of a clearly defined external good and evil, juxtaposed against a seemingly never-ending war between the Light and the Dark within each character’s own heart. Following the absolute cinematic perfection of the most recent Clone... Continue Reading →
On Theological Triage: Division, Unity, and Pride in the Church
If there is one thing Protestants are great at, it’s dividing. I mean, we were literally born from division, and we only exist as long as division within Christendom remains an unfortunate reality. We should all long for the day when there is nothing left to protest. Clearly, as I remain a committed Protestant, I... Continue Reading →