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Continue reading →: Reflections on the Trinity in 1 Peter 1:1-2I was considering this passage from the Bible over lunch last week: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to…
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Continue reading →: Before the Beginning? A Question With Questionable AssumptionsYesterday, I came across an intriguing question: What was God doing before creation? At first, it seems like a reasonable thing to ask. But the question itself is built on a flawed assumption—that there was a “before” creation. Time itself is part of what God created; it didn’t exist independently…
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Continue reading →: Contentment In The Midst of StormsLately, I’ve been reflecting on the nature of contentment, and this morning, I opened my Bible to a passage that caught my attention: “The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” (Proverbs 19:23) What strikes me most about this verse is that it doesn’t…
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Continue reading →: Romans 13: Selective Application Leads To MisunderstandingUnless you can see how Romans 13:1-2 applies to Trump and Biden, each in their own time, equally, you have not understood it.
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Continue reading →: The Alignment Problem: It’s Not Just AI But AI OwnersWhen AI developers talk about the “alignment problem” they’re generally referring to the risk that the goals of super intelligent AI will diverge from those of humanity, potentially posing existential risks. But there’s another alignment problem that they don’t talk about, that’s even more clear and present: that the goals…
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Continue reading →: The Anabaptist AlternativeI find the Anabaptist tradition has much to offer in the current political climate of ascendent Christian Nationalism. Anabaptists have a long history of standing firm against state-sponsored versions of Christianity, refusing to let faith be co-opted by political power. This year is their 500th anniversary in fact. I find…
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Continue reading →: Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: Reflections on James 1:19I’m not perfect, but I do my best to live by the wisdom of James, the brother of Jesus: “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” (James 1:19) It’s simple advice, but far from easy, especially in today’s world. Online interactions can be a minefield…
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Continue reading →: Beyond Schadenfreude: Helping Christians Exit The MAGA MovementI have been thinking about ways to offer Christians off-ramps from the MAGA movement. I’ve seen plenty of videos of MAGA voters who’ve come to regret for their decision after belatedly finding Trump’s policies negatively affected them and their loved ones. These videos have frequently been reshared by people mocking…
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Continue reading →: Lifting My Eyes: Hope in the Face of Political CrisisLately, in case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been feeling anxious about the threats to democracy under Donald Trump. The instability, the polarization, and the challenges to foundational institutions weigh heavily on me. It’s hard not to feel anxious in the face of the unfolding crisis. But as I reflect on…
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Continue reading →: Paula White’s Influence Is A Threat to Religious FreedomIf Trump goes ahead with creating a White House Faith Office led by Reverend Paula White, there’s a lot that could go wrong. For starters, it raises serious concerns about the separation of church and state. The First Amendment is pretty clear about two things: the government can’t establish a…
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