Letting Things Go: About five years ago, I gave up Instagram. Hard stop. Well sort of a hard stop. I actually tried it out first. I forget the exact details, but I remember thinking through some articles I was reading about the negative affects of media and decided to take a break. The only specific... Continue Reading →
Jesus and Guns Don’t Belong Together
I’m not a pacifist. I believe in Just War. I absolutely believe in the use of deadly force to defend the innocent. And, I lean in favor of self-defense to save one’s life (not one’s property). Further, I’m not just a gun owner, but an owner of guns. Rifle, shotgun, handgun, I’ve got them all.... Continue Reading →
Suicide and the Death of Beauty
*As a major disclaimer: This post will be negatively critiquing the act of suicide. However, it in no way is meant to diminish or attack the individual character of those who struggle with it, have attempted it, have lost a loved one to it, or have actually committed it. I will be painting with a... Continue Reading →
An Arcane Christian Connection: Jinx, Silco, Love, & God
Warning: Massive Spoilers for the Netflix Series Arcane (Photo Credit: Riot Games, Netflix) In our current media saturated, entertainment driven culture, it is not always easy to find something that not only goes against the trope saturated grain of mediocrity, but that does so with dynamic visual story telling, diverse and unique characters types, rich... Continue Reading →
Should Christians “Just Preach the Gospel”?
In certain circles, the phrase “Just preach the Gospel,” functions more as a conversation stopper rather than any kind of genuine appeal. “We need to talk about racial justice.” Just preach the Gospel. “Have we considered if our message and evangelism is contextualized to our culture while remaining faithful?” Just preach the Gospel. “I’m concerned... Continue Reading →
“Scars That Remain”: A Poem on Structural Racism and Christian Responsibility
A people taken from their home in the not so distant past. Millions die as they are shipped in chains to a foreign land. Once on the soil they are exploited daily, no end to the demands. Their efforts and labor bear only fruit for their oppressors, day after day distancing the chasm of prosperity... Continue Reading →