Growing up, I was always told that I should do what I love. Today, I’m not so sure that’s the most sound piece of advice to give anyone, let alone a young person. But let’s leave this idea on the table and move to a different, but tangential topic: marriage. Choice in relationships Twenty and [...]
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Finding my lane —
Weighing in at a hefty 31 years old, I thought I’d have it nailed down by this point. As a fresh high school grad I was convinced that I’d be in life-long paid ministry. What does the average 18 year-old know about life? Little to nothing, if you ask me. Yet you’d think that a [...]
Truths for Mature People —
I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger. There is great need for a [...]
See the big picture —
When I tell people that I don’t religiously watch the evening (or morning) news I’m usually met with gaping jaws and wide-eyed stares. The look is usually followed by a statement along the lines of “How can you be that out of touch with what’s going on in the world and not care?” The answer [...]
Harassment, alarm and spaghetti —
A Christian preacher has been arrested for saying homosexuality is a sin. At first blush I was outraged that someone would be arrested for exercising their freedom of speech. But then, after a few minutes of reflection I’ve changed my mind. Dale McAlpine was charged with causing “harassment, alarm or distress” after a homosexual police community [...]
An indelible mark —
I have a tattoo. It covers much of the underside of my left forearm (the side next to my body). As a reader I understand your natural desire is to see a photo of it, but I’m not going to show you one. First, a picture doesn’t do it justice. Second, and this is most [...]
The youth factor —
The disconnect between the traditional church and today’s culture continues to widen. For decades the church has tried to “reach out” to its culture. It has tried to immitate its popular music, books and films. Yet the traditional church, as a whole, is failing. Today, the traditional church is a pink Cadillac; nothing more than [...]
