The Lord Shut Him In

I don't like tight spaces. The first time I remember panicking was when, during a sleepover at my buddy's house, we were playing some sort of hide and seek game. I had found a cubbyhole to hide in and my pal, attempting to help me, blocked the entrance with a bunch of pillows so no … Continue reading The Lord Shut Him In →

Why I’m not a Libertarian (but I might vote for one)

On the eve of the mid-term elections, I've been reading, studying, and thinking more about the nature of politics and mine own personal political leanings, and have come to the conclusion that I am not a libertarian, although I might vote for one. Libertarianism is represented by individuals such as Ron Paul (whom I voted … Continue reading Why I’m not a Libertarian (but I might vote for one) →

How to Establish a Christian Household, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, I gave a basic definition of a household and what makes it distinctly Christian. With this foundation, we're well on our way to figuring out the nuts and bolts of establishing a Christian household. But first, let me give you a basic example/test of whether or not you have … Continue reading How to Establish a Christian Household, Part 2 →

The 4th of July and My Wife’s Apple Pie

A couple of weeks ago my wife made an apple pie for her dad's birthday (at his request). It ended up being just the best apple pie you can imagine. Perfectly seasoned apple slices (a blend of Honeycrisp and Yellow Golden Delicious) had been softened to a perfect crunch without becoming soggy. The blind baked … Continue reading The 4th of July and My Wife’s Apple Pie →

Facing Down Inflation

My reading this year has included some healthy doses on economics from the likes of Adam Smith, George Gilder, Thomas Sowell, Milton Friedman, and David Bahnsen. Inflation simply means that consumers are paying more dollars for the same goods and services, leaving many families gasping for financial air. It is certainly reasonable for folks to … Continue reading Facing Down Inflation →

Rejoicing Over Roe, with an Asterisk

Christians everywhere should unequivocally rejoice over the end of Roe. Since Roe, over 60 million babies have been killed in the womb. In the most recent Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Supreme Court has affirmed that there is no constitutional right to an abortion (which makes sense, because there … Continue reading Rejoicing Over Roe, with an Asterisk →

How American Workers are Redeeming Their Employers from Rigor Mortis

In the last two weeks I have been clubbed into a senseless stupor by the lifeless policies and procedures of 2 large American companies, only to be revived by acts of genuine and personal helpfulness of the employees of those companies. Here are my stories. Story 1 - Lowes I ordered some cabinetry online for … Continue reading How American Workers are Redeeming Their Employers from Rigor Mortis →

Maintaining Marital Fidelity: The Danger of Gaps

It was pretty early on in our marriage-before kids anyway-when we got into a bit of a kerfuffle at church. There's something extra terrible about getting into a kerfuffle at church, especially when you're the pastor and your job is to stand up and declare the eternal glories of Christ. I'm sure it was hard … Continue reading Maintaining Marital Fidelity: The Danger of Gaps →

What I Want for my Daughters to Want

What I want for my daughters