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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
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
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
Communion Meditation, August 3rd 2025 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the … Continue reading True Food
A while back I had been on the kids about picking up after themselves, so when one of my daughters left her snack trash and cup lying on the table, I called her back in to clean up and remonstrated, “You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself; I am not your servant”. Upon which … Continue reading On Servant Leadership
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
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”?
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
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
Communion Meditation April 2025 Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. When Christ observed the last Supper with his disciples, He knew … Continue reading In Light of the Resurrection
Nathan Writes 