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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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Continue reading →: The Limits of Knowing: Why the Universe Points Beyond ItselfReflecting on the scientific search for a Theory of Everything, and its ongoing elusiveness, I can’t help but see some interesting parallels with Christian theology. It’s almost as if the limits of our knowledge and understanding are woven into the very fabric of existence, pointing us toward something—or someone—beyond ourselves. Take Gödel’s…
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Continue reading →: More Than Words: Is Love Reflected In Our Lifestyle?When I read 1 John 3:16-18, I can’t help but pause and reflect on what real love looks like. John makes it clear: love isn’t just something we say—it’s something we do. Jesus showed us that when he laid down his life for us, and if I truly follow him, I’m…
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Continue reading →: The Search for Meaning: Ecclesiastes, Zen, and the Fullness of ChristThis morning, as I was reading Ecclesiastes, I found myself reflecting on the contrast between Zen “emptiness” and Christian “fullness”, especially as Paul describes it in Colossians. There’s a certain wisdom in recognizing the emptiness of life when it lacks meaning, but what struck me is how Paul insists that true fullness…
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Continue reading →: When the Four Horsemen RideI have been reflecting on the four horsemen of this apocalypse. It starts with a rider on a white horse, who was given a crown, and rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. In his wake follow war, famine, and death. So it will be. So it has always…
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