I've sided with republicans all my life. I don't remember the date, but when I was a chubby little grade schooler or maybe in junior high, I watched the Chicago riots on our little black and white tv. To this day I've not cared much about what they were about, I just know they were …
Month: January 2026
How I Study the Scriptures
I've spent more than three hours deep into the night studying this one verse. "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8) Instead of explaining, as I often …
Gloom vs Joy
Hey friends,In a world that often feels heavy, I've been reflecting on how much "gloom" gets poured into our daily lives—especially through the news and media. Scripture warns us about spiritual forces of darkness that work to blind minds, spread despair, and keep people trapped in hopelessness (Ephesians 6:12; 2 Corinthians 4:4). While Satan and …
Faith is a Beautiful Thing
I'll not deny that there is meaning in accomplishments, yet for some the sole purpose and meaning of a true life is to serve oneself by the merits of a life's work. This is a strong statement for sure, but we should not deny that our accomplishments are the most common things in our obituaries: …