Be Polite: The Christian Discipline of Gentle Speech
With the world increasingly rewarding volume over virtue and outrage over understanding, politeness can feel outdated, and worse…
The Loudest Sermon is Your Life
Not every sermon is preached from a pulpit. Not every message is delivered with a microphone; some of…
To Crave The Result And Not The Process is To Guarantee Disappointment
I want to assume that you know that we live in a culture obsessed with outcomes. We celebrate…
Conscientious Objection: When Obedience Conflicts With Conscience
Obedience is many times praised as a virtue, societies rely on it, institutions demand it, and authority is…
Whoever Has Will Be Given More – Matthew 13:12: The Law of Attention, Growth, and Loss
At first glance, Jesus’ words in Matthew 13:12 can feel uncomfortable and even harsh. Whoever has will be…
Knowledge is Power – Francis Bacon
Few statements in human history are as short, memorable, and profoundly true as Francis Bacon said: “Knowledge is…
A Life Inspired by Love and Guided by Knowledge
Bertrand Russell once wrote, “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” In just…
Happiness Without Needing an Audience: Learning to Enjoy Life for Yourself
With our world obsessed with likes, shares, and public validation, it is easy to forget one fundamental truth:…
Que Sera Sera: What Will Be Will Be, But Only If You Make It Happen
“Que Sera Sera”- whatever will be, will be. It sounds comforting; it feels peaceful, and it gives the…
The New Commandment: Loving One Another Like Jesus Loved Us
In John 13:34-35, Jesus gives His disciples a command unlike any other: “A new commandment I give unto…