Saturday, August 2, 2025
In an age of sound bites and scrolling headlines, we don’t get much practice following the trail of a complex argument. This doesn’t do us any favors when it comes to reading much in general, but definitely not when it comes to the Bible specifically. Paul has been making an argument using a substantial number… Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025
When I was around 12 and 13 years old, I did some babysitting, and as a parent, I’ve also hired my share of babysitters. The problem with being a 13-year-old babysitter is that you have no real authority, and everybody knows it. All you can do is appeal to their 5-year-old sense of decency, and… Read more
Thursday, July 31, 2025
One thing I consider myself to be pretty good at is making tasty food. My grandmothers were good cooks and so is my mom, and so there are a few things I picked up being around them. Let’s be really honest, a lot of it comes down to two things: use real butter, and don’t… Read more
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
I don’t think about idolatry a lot to be honest, but I think I should. I think we all should. Idolatry is second nature to human beings—but even as I say that, I think it’s incorrect. I think idolatry is first nature, and following God is second (or third, or fourth, or you get the… Read more