To My Fellow Christians on Racism
Here’s why we need to have this conversation I am a follower of Jesus. I love the Church, but there …
Let Me Tell You About Rickey Williams
He was the embodiment of wisdom, kindness, and moral leadership. I only knew him for a little over 4 years, …
Am I Responsible for Racism?
In recent years, America’s timeline has woven back and forth between shootings and protests. Closeup, it just looks like a series of unfortunate events… until you take a step back and you see they’re all connected in a fabric of willful ignorance and denial, cloaking the enduring danger and evil of systemic racism and white supremacy. Are we responsible for racism, and what’s our role in all of it?
Freedom vs Safety: What Matters More?
The Coronavirus quarantine has been in place for over a month in the US now to varying degrees. While some places reopen, others are extending their quarantines. Understandably, people are upset and tired of the quarantine. Is it necessary for public safety, or is it an overstep of government limiting freedoms?
Creativity Under Quarantine: How Restrictions Give Us More Freedom
The Coronavirus quarantine removes all the excuses we used to have, even for people who are busier now. Many talk …
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A 90’s Ska Band Has the Best Metaphor for Christianity
In the 1990s a Christian ska band had significant impact in shaping my faith and worldview. One of their songs, “Dandelions,” beautifully captures the tension and struggle in the Christian faith.
How to Help Others During Coronavirus
In addition to the health dangers that Coronovirus poses, there is also a personal economic impact that will hurt a lot of people. Here are ways you can help.
Digital Minimalism Will Make Your Life Better
Digital minimalism is about eliminating digital clutter so you can focus your energy on finding and interacting with the things that are important.
How to Break Free From Your Phone Addiction
If you’re like me and know that you have a problem with spending too much time on your phone, there are practical ways to reduce your screen time.
The New Year is Meaningless
I know that January 1st isn’t magical, but it’s still effective in spurring people into action. Perhaps the secret to achieving goals, creating habits, catalyzing change, and improving oneself is in making the mundane magical.
Even though the new year is an arbitrary and meaningless date on the calendar, and even though the year 2020 is nothing more than coincidental numbers – you can still inject enough meaning into it to make it useful for creating the changes you want.