Help! I’m a Christian Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts
I was 16 when my life was first touched by suicide. A good friend and fellow dishwasher at a family restaurant shot himself in his bedroom one weekend while his parents were away. I was devastated. He...
View ArticleA Gospel That Encourages Division Is Not the Gospel
A family member I hadn’t talk to in years reach out to me on Facebook. They felt it was high time we reconnected, and they were right. One of the first messages I received centered around the fact that...
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Yes, Matt Walsh’s Logic Hurts Me Personally
A few people shared Matt Walsh’s latest blog post on Facebook today (for those who don’t know who Matt is, he calls himself a blogger, writer, speaker, and professional truth sayer), and he hooked me...
View ArticleChristianity, Russell Wilson, and Celebrity Culture
For the last couple of days an interview Russell Wilson did with San Diego’s Rock Church has been trending on Facebook. Why? Because of the revelation that he and songstress girlfriend, Ciara, were...
View ArticleHey Sinner, Listen to Me — I’m Right!
One reoccurring element in most debates with Christians is the “I’m sorry you don’t like it, but someone has to tell you the TRUTH” argument. It’s a conversation killer — not because the one who uses...
View Article5 Tips for Developing Opinions Worth Having
Opinions can be dangerous. The perspective I adopted yesterday can adversely affect the way I assimilate information tomorrow. If I’m not careful, a poorly formed opinion will dramatically undermine my...
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3 Reasons Trump’s the Ideal Evangelical Candidate
It’s with horror and fascination that I watch Donald Trump jockey to be the Republican candidate for president. It would be an humorous diversion if there weren’t so many people who seem supportive of...
View ArticleI’m Sorry. I’m Really Doing My Best to Care about Everything
A couple days ago the news of Cecil the lion’s murder hit social media like a bomb. For the last two days, my whole news feed has looked like a wildlife safari. The story made me so angry. Here’s a guy...
View ArticleDo Singles Need More Christian Dating Advice?
Writing Christian dating advice is quite the cottage industry. More than a few online personalities have built their entire platform on listicles like: Tips for Christian singles Men you...
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The Spiritual Toll of American Consumerism
“Am I my brother’s keeper?” With this casual question Cain shrugs off responsibility for the brother he’s killed (Gen. 4:8–9). He believed the answer to this rhetorical question was, “no” — the rest of...
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Blogging Advice: Protecting Your Content
If you blog because you want to build a platform based on your unique voice and perspective, I have some blogging advice for you: It’s time to start thinking about how the internet (particularly...
View Article5 Tips for Making Friends with Atheists
I can’t believe this post needs to be written, but it does. Too many Christians seem to feel a freedom to treat atheists (or others with whom they disagree) with condescension. It’s couched in “truth...
View Article3 Ways Social Media’s Turning Us into Monsters
If you were to ask me to make a list of social media positives, it would be easy. The simple fact that social media is making high school reunions obsolete makes it one of the most life-affirming gifts...
View ArticleRelax Christians—You’re Not Being Persecuted
Everywhere I look lately, I’m assaulted with reoccurring updates, tweets, and political stump speeches about the “criminalization of Christianity.” The right seeks to strengthen their base with a...
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5 Things I Wish Christians Understood About Atheists
How would I describe my friendship with Courtney (a.k.a. Godless Mom)? Well . . . she’s a funny, whip-smart humanitarian who’s trying to protect the world from the dumb things I believe. I guess that...
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Does Systemic Evil Exist and Does It Matter?
I made a comment about poverty and systemic evil on Twitter, and I was surprised at the response. People were coming out of the woodwork to tell me I was perpetuating a liberal trope. My favorite...
View ArticleIs the Church Pissing Off the Right People?
Conflict is inevitable. Even if you’re the kind of person who goes out of their way to never say or do anything provocative or contrary, you’ll find yourself in a confrontation. Maturity comes in...
View Article5 Things I Wish Christians Understood about Muslims
As we always do, my wife and I sat down to watch the sixth season of Masterchef. (If you’re not familiar with the show, it is a fun cooking competition— and one of Gordon Ramsey’s 750 shows on Fox.)...
View ArticleBeyond Hashtags: Embracing a More Transformational Model of Christian Love
One of Jesus’s Most startling prophecies was a simple statement, “Because of lawlessness the love of many will grow cold. (Matt. 24:12)” I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. For many in the...
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Is White Supremacy a Bigger Threat Than Radical Islam?
Brendt Wayne Waters Thanks to social media, I get to know a lot of wonderful, intelligent people. Brendt Wayne Waters falls under that category. I had linked to the article he discusses here and he did...
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