The Good Guys

In which I argue that Ukraine and Israel are the good guys in their respective conflicts

The Most Judgmental Jesus You Will Ever Meet

Communion Meditation - September 2025 It is an interesting time in the growth of Christianity across the world where Christians are routinely accused of being judgmental, particularly towards whatever sin happens to be in vogue. Just by way of perspective, when Christianity first began it was considered a weak religion for offering so much mercy. … Continue reading The Most Judgmental Jesus You Will Ever Meet →

Why Charlie Kirk Had to Die

I was on the road at 4AM and it seems like all I could think about was Charlie Kirk. Three hours of windshield time to consider this tragic murder. This political assassination. While the manhunt is still underway for the killer, my mind went to the question of why Charlie Kirk in particular would present … Continue reading Why Charlie Kirk Had to Die →

3 Things You Don’t Want For Your Kids But Should As School Starts Back

One thing I failed to reckon with prior to becoming a parent is the strength of my desire to protect my children from pain. In many ways this is a good desire, but like all desires, it needs to be tempered. By which I don’t mean that we beat or starve our children, but that … Continue reading 3 Things You Don’t Want For Your Kids But Should As School Starts Back →

When Good Men Give Up

It seems that lately I talk to more men who are overwhelmed by life. You could call it a mid-life crisis, a crisis of faith, or even burnout, but the stories are somewhat similar. It’s possible that the prevalence of this is “local” to me, or it could be a figment of my imagination, or … Continue reading When Good Men Give Up →

That We May Be One

Communion Meditation July 6, 2025 Text: John 17:1-11 As Christ is preparing to go to the cross, His care and His attention is not for Himself, but for those He is going to leave behind in the world. He will not leave them alone, because He is going to send another Comforter to be with … Continue reading That We May Be One →

Can Institutions Be “Christian”?

One of the questions that has arisen as multiple books have been published on Christian Nationalism is whether or not a nation can be “Christian”. Some have argued that nations lack the capacity to retain such characterizations because they cannot be redeemed in the way than an individual can be redeemed. Only individuals have eternal … Continue reading Can Institutions Be “Christian”? →

To Katie: 15 Years of Marriage & Consolation Disappointments

I tried to figure out what the 15 year anniversary symbol is, but I came up with everything from crystal to rubies to watches to “anything red”. So I have decided to add my own, which is “Consolation Disappointments”. Now this takes a little unpacking, but I’m hopeful that by the time you read to the … Continue reading To Katie: 15 Years of Marriage & Consolation Disappointments →

Gardeners, Not Alchemists

Before laying out the specifics of establishing a Christian household, we first want to make sure that our efforts are effective, resulting in the kind of flourishing household described by Psalm 128, and not something resembling the household version of the French Revolution. I say this because some men go to a conference or hear … Continue reading Gardeners, Not Alchemists →

6 Cartoons We Like for Our Kids

I loved cartoons when I was a kid, although my time in the States was limited to kindergarten and then fifth grade, so I can sing the theme song to Japanese cartoons you have likely never heard of before. I think the late 80’s and early 90’s had some great cartoons, but there were some … Continue reading 6 Cartoons We Like for Our Kids →