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Developing the Life of the Mind to Shape the Culture
Squid Game and the Soul
It's all fun and Squid Games... If you're living under a rock like I was, perhaps you're unaware of the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game. This show is currently the most popular Netflix show of all time and it's easy to see why. The main character is an everyman stuck in...
3 Reasons to Go Read Church History
I confess it's true: I love theology books. I love the smell, the feel, and the usually deep engagement. The one area of my bookshelf that's largely empty (though growing), is Church history. Having not read much Church history in a systematic way until my late 20's,...
What is Philosophy and Who Really Cares?
What is philosophy and why should we study it?
2021 Summer Reading
Summer time is basically here (especially in Texas and Florida where I live), which means a little extra time to get reading done. I've compiled a list here of books that I intend to read over the summer to grow in my creativity, my faith, and my Biblical thinking....
A Handy Guide to Posting About: Controversial Topics
If you've been on social media at all in the past two years, you know that people love to post their opinions, particularly as those opinions relate to controversial topics. Trump, Biden, Coronavirus (and the Vaccine), Tech-Censorship etc…etc… And what does...
The Danger of Meme Theology
In our social media culture, memes are a great way to make a joke and, many times, are a way to make a point. Consider the two memes above. (In the header image) They're short, fit easily on your feed, and make a pretty clear point. Each meme is attempting to start...
When Jesus is Lord and the Other is your Brother
2020 was a hard year. (Yes, I have accepted the title of 'Captain Obvious') Coronavirus, Riots, the Election and all of it became political. 2021 started off about the same, our political divides clearly not healed by the calendar turning over. Worst of all, the...
Can a Triangle Help Point to God?
Introduction While sometimes it is necessary to look at dense philosophical arguments, other times it can be helpful to look at more mundane questions. In this particular case, we will be examining something that was, in high school, anathema to many of us: geometry....
Book Review: Reading Revelation Responsibly
Reading Revelation Responsibly is a helpful book for anyone seeking to get a different or new perspective on the book of Revelation. Gorman provides a helpful analysis of the form and substance of the book and presents the reader with a brief summary of the different views interpreters take on the book of Revelation.
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder? 3 Reasons Why the Answer is No
I’m sure you’ve heard a phrase like, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” or “Beauty is what you make it.” Usually what people mean when they say this is, “So long as you enjoy/appreciate something, you can call it beautiful.” While this may sound nice, it actually destroys any meaning beauty might have.
Conversations, Nuance and Humility
There are always high profile issues going on in our world. Many times, these issues tug at our emotions and polarize us from opposing viewpoints. As Christians, we must avoid this temptation to become polarized and remember those with whom we disagree, even those we...
God and the Coronavirus Pt. II- A Christian Response to Evil
In this time of anxiety, doubt, and pain brought on by Coronavirus (or any disease, pain, or suffering), it is sensible to ask, "Where is God in all of this?" It is equally reasonable to ask, "With all of this pain and suffering, is there even a reason to think God...