Foundational Weapons For A Modern War
There are some fantastic cops out there; I know a few. That said, this series is about examining the groups that routinely get labeled as bad guys. Whether you agree with it or not, millions of Americans of every political persuasion see the cops (all cops) as the bad guys. It’s worth
Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or if you’re a new believer, you’ve likely wrestled with the concept of “mixture.” By mixture I mean the interplay between worldly versus Godly interests—holy versus unholy, pure versus obscene—in entertainment and the arts. Unfortunately, this necessary caution against mixture tends to water down the coolest
Continue readingPink Floyd, Spiritual Warfare, & the Problem of Christian Music
I recently got into it with a Boomer online who was annoyed with Gen X’ers. To a degree, every generation thinks it’s special—that we have some unique, shared character trait that elevates us in some way. This Boomer didn’t seem to understand the way Gen X refers to its past to explain
People are coming to Jesus in droves. A great awakening is stirring and people are finding freedom all over the place, even prominent figures with huge online platforms. This harvest of new believers who are eager to learn more about Jesus and His ways is awesome. Yet it also presents a challenge
Continue readingEnter The Carpet Baggers: Protecting New Christians from the Spirit of Religion
“Christian cringey”is a term my wife and I use to describe the lackluster creative content our side has put out for decades. All writers need to understand what makes great stories take flight, and what causes them to crash and burn on take-off. If you’re a creative writer, this post will serve
Continue readingWriting Matters: Homestead & How To Fix Cringy Content
We have a funny term in our ministry circle for the way the Lord often operates: Jehovah Sneaky. By that we mean He frequently orchestrates events so that those with certain needs are miraculously paired with those who can meet them. Consequently, He often brings you people to minister to who are
Continue readingProdigal Husbands: Hope For Restoring The Wounded Warriors
Last week, I had a friend ask me for some book recommendations on a variety of topics. In typical writerly fashion, I immediately began overthinking the question. The next day, and owing to the 5 am meanderings of my wakeful brain, I soon had a thousand words I wanted to tell this
Continue readingThe Stupid Tax (& other things I wish I’d known about when I was younger)