Spiritualizing cowardice has become du jour. I am almost surprised we do not hear sermons about how David was being unspiritual, a poor witness, or uppity to fight Goliath. Had David taken the plank out of his own eye? Surely … Continued
As a father of seven, I am constantly being asked by my children if they can have this book, watch that movie, or get that game. How do I make the calls?
In the run-up to the 2016 Republican primaries, I wrote an article explaining that I could not and would not support Donald Trump for president. That was back when I had choices like Ted Cruz and Ben Carson. But after … Continued
JD Hall’s public support for causes I care deeply about is so self-absorbedly off-putting and unnecessarily abrasive; it undermines them.
I just finished listening to The Marshmallow Test yesterday, and it was great. It was easily one of the most practical, readable, applicable, and insightful books I’ve ever read. But in finishing this one on Audible, I decided to finally … Continued
The question of what makes some people more credible than others has been on my mind for a long time. And whether I approach the topic from the standpoint of someone wanting to establish my own credibility or wanting to … Continued
Back in high school, I met a man named Charles. His last name escapes me now, but it’s not important to the story. Charles was a large, imposing, friendly fellow. But Charles identified himself as an Apostle. And Charles was … Continued
It’s been a while since I wrote anything political. I took a long break just to keep my sanity and used my time to study things that interest me more – ancient civilizations and fantasy novels. But with 2019 in … Continued
I sit here in John Galt Coffee, a charming little spot in Greeley, Colorado. My table is in the back corner, my laptop, notebooks, iPhone, and iced latte in front of me. The choice of this coffee shop strikes me … Continued
Much has happened in the two months since I last published an article on this blog. My wife and I moved ourselves and our seven children from Sidney, Montana to Greeley, Colorado. I started a new job. We made lots … Continued
