There are times when it's comforting to remember that God knows everything. He sees it, hears it, and even feels it. Depending on your view on God's sovereignty, you may even believe He's the one who instigates it-- the master puppeteer, down to every traffic jam, and yes, every shoulder-driving-line-cutter (you know who you are). Since He is … Continue reading Uncomfortably Known →

“Because the Bible says so” isn’t a credible answer to everyone—I get that. Many have grown to distrust the inspiration of the Bible, which makes citing its texts for direction on controversial cultural standards about as smart as reading Genesis 1 as your foundational argument to an atheist for God’s existence. Even for those who believe … Continue reading Four Real Benefits to a “Pure” Relationship →

It's the single event no man can escape--ironically his own end (at least as we know it). Death is shrouded in anguish and fear for the man who relies solely on his own strength. It's a reluctant step to take even for those who embrace faith in a larger purpose that reaches beyond their own understanding and existence. For the … Continue reading My Last Thought →

Fifteen ways to change my lifestyle this year: 1. Be more honest with myself 2. Read more books 3. Find adventure in the mundane 4. Plan and execute at least one epic prank on someone I love 5. Ask more questions 6. Trust my own, fleeting emotions less and an unchangeable reality more 7. Contribute … Continue reading Fifteen for ’15 →

I was a weird kid. You can try to say that you weren't, but you don't have to keep lying to yourself. All of us were a little weird at one time or another. Some of us still are. I won't deny that I'm probably among that crowd. But I digress... Tomatoes were evil to … Continue reading Changing my Mind →

It's a huge pain in the rear to be as curious and logical as I am sometimes. For me, having a smartphone is like having an awesomely-addictive Krazy Straw dipped into a neverending supply of the best chai tea on the planet. (I really like chai.) My pocket Google gadget is right there for whenever … Continue reading Christianity is absurd →

There are certain times when the "Hallmark card" encouragements just don't seem to cut it anymore. However well-intended they may be, Keep your head up! and Everything will be okay! and You've got this! can only go so far once we reach a certain level of heartbrokenness or pain. When the cancer comes back, this time with a … Continue reading When Hope Seems Stupid →

Welcome to the third (and likely final) installment of a series in which I am diving into the logical comparison between some of the major world religions and Christianity. First, I examined the beliefs and roots of Islam. Then I took a good, long, hard look at Mormonism. Next up: Buddhism Where to begin on this one? Since Buddhism … Continue reading A Series of Religious Options: Buddhism →

Maybe I'm young and naive, but I think all healthy relationships can be boiled down to just two goals: 1. Be comfortable with yourself The thing we most often forget when we are "falling in love" is to just be ourselves. But this is almost impossible if we aren't even comfortable with that person. Becoming comfortable with ourselves is a … Continue reading Two Steps to a Healthy Relationship →

Welcome to the second part of a series in which I am diving into the logical comparison between some of the major world religions and Christianity. A couple weeks ago, I examined Islam's beliefs and roots. Next up: Mormonism You know what they look like: white button-down shirts and black pants on bicycles. Around here, I have … Continue reading A Series of Religious Options: Mormonism →