The Brouhaha, Part II

When a group of families sued the Classical Christian school that my kids attend, I wrote a rather long post with the goal, not of affirming or denying the charges, but of providing some biblical categories for pursuing justice. Since that time several things have taken place: 1) several families removed their students from enrollment, … Continue reading The Brouhaha, Part II →

The Loss of Will

HR McMasters often speaks of breaking the enemy’s will to fight. Your enemy may have the resources to fight, but if your enemy lacks the will to fight then victory is nigh guaranteed. The Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion is a dramatic testament to the power of will. Regardless of your opinions of that … Continue reading The Loss of Will →

3 New Year Resolutions for the Church

I'm a couple weeks late on this one, but as we are almost a quarter of a way through another century, I think we need some high and lofty resolutions for the Church. Small changes really can make a difference, but we also need goals that are somewhat visionary: they paint a picture on a … Continue reading 3 New Year Resolutions for the Church →

Footprints in the Snow

I discovered so many strange things without leaving the sidewalk

In Defense of New York City and Young Adults

This week I had the opportunity of traveling to New York City for the first time in my life on a business trip with a couple of young men who are early in their careers. Both of those descriptors have, in past conversations, elicited negative responses. “New York City…Yuck! Better you than me!” “You had … Continue reading In Defense of New York City and Young Adults →

The Worst Cancer Ever

“I’m sorry to have to tell you that the test came back and it is cancer” is a sentence we all dread to hear. Typically this would be followed by treatment options if there were sufficient time. But what if you had a new and unique kind of cancer that defied all treatment? What if … Continue reading The Worst Cancer Ever →