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Art and Christianity

Art and Christianity

Songwriter Andrew Peterson once attended a class where the instructor asked everyone to call out adjectives to describe Christian art. The group said words like “mediocre,” “cheesy,” “shallow,” “trite,” “saccharine,” and “derivative.” The instructor wrote their words on the board. Then, he asked his students to bring to mind Christian

To Be Made Willing

To Be Made Willing

“So may You give to the intellect, wisdom to comprehend that one thing; to the heart, sincerity to receive this understanding; to the will, purity that wills only one thing. In prosperity may You grant perseverance to will one thing; amid distractions, collectedness to will one thing; in suffering, patience

Are they not people?

Are they not people?

In the midst of the 19th-century U.S. Civil War, a minister said to Abraham Lincoln something to the effect of “I hope the Lord is on our side,” to which Lincoln replied in essence, “I hope we are on the Lord’s side.” When the Americas were freshly

What Holds Us Together

What Holds Us Together

Several years ago, former pastor Rob Bell participated in a radio show debate over a controversial topic in the Church. Theologically liberal Bell was paired against a conservative-leaning opponent. The video recording of the debate shows two men growing increasingly exasperated, repeating their viewpoints to no avail. Tension between

Favorite Reads of 2025

Favorite Reads of 2025

The best books I read this year. See previous years here: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality by Ronald Rolheiser I discovered Rolheiser's writings a few years ago and have found his sober outlook on faith refreshing. One of his most

Boldly Weak

It is hard to tell people I am a Christian. To make that claim, I feel I need to have my act together, and I don't. I feel I can't struggle with deep character flaws, and I do. I can be insensitive and quick-tempered even

Will AI Replace Artists?

Will AI Replace Artists?

It’s a question that would’ve been purely theoretical not too long ago. In the last few years, generative AI like ChatGPT has gotten good quickly. Beyond basic editing or wording suggestions, it is now skilled enough to produce convincing artwork. Whether that be images, songs, or even videos,

What is Gospel?

What is Gospel?

By 2004, singer-songwriter Sara Groves had written and released four albums. No longer a rookie to the craft, she was preparing to work on a new record but felt discouraged over her purpose as an artist. It was a struggle to find creative footing on this project. When there’

God's Non-comparative Love

God's Non-comparative Love

When the prodigal son returns home, his father throws a feast in celebration, but not everyone is happy. The prodigal’s brother stands outside the party, outside the dancing, outside the joy. He is invited in. More than that, his father begs him to join in the celebration. Yet he

Sadly Self-Sufficient

Sadly Self-Sufficient

A center of trade, the first century city of Laodicea was known for its wealth. Once shaken to pieces by an earthquake, its people famously rebuilt the city without any external financial aid from Rome. To the outside world, they seemed the picture of prosperity. So the message John the

The Best Books I Read in 2024

The Best Books I Read in 2024

In no particular order, some of the best books I read this year. See 2021, 2022, and 2023’s lists. God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines God and Money was written by two guys who were already incredibly

25 Thanks

1. People who have welcomed me into their lives 2. People who have taught me what matters in life and shown me what doesn't 3. The ability and opportunity to earn money 4. The NLT Bible translation 5. Chocolate chip cookies 6. The ability and opportunity to make

The Measure of Your Worth

The Measure of Your Worth

Worth beyond performance and two types of vices

Am I saved? Why isn't it working?

Am I saved? Why isn't it working?

Have you accepted Jesus as your teacher?

Wondering Our Way Into Truth

Wondering Our Way Into Truth

How to live well and not be all grown up

Thunderclap Christianity

Thunderclap Christianity

A different plan to save the world.

23 Best Pieces of Advice in 23 Years

23 Best Pieces of Advice in 23 Years

The best advice is often the hardest to put into practice, and that’s probably why it’s good advice.

Talking too Much

Talking too Much

Coming home from social anxiety.

Soul Stitches

Our words and the people closest to them.

Slower, slower, slower

Slower, slower, slower

When faster isn't better.

The Light Side

If fear is the path the dark side...

The Best Books I Read in 2023

The Best Books I Read in 2023

In no particular order, these are some gems I stumbled across this year: Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle I have read some good books on the creative work we're called to do. Steven Pressfield, Seth Godin, and others have written extensively and helpfully on the

25 Things I'm Grateful For

25 Things I'm Grateful For

How Much More

if a human can...

5 Books on the Kingdom of God

5 Books on the Kingdom of God

Some books that changed my view of Christianity