Writing
Theology and Doxology: Know the God You Worship and Worship the God You Know
There are millions of people around the world—even some Christians—who are worshipping however they want. The terrifying truth is that God delights in none of it. So it's worth asking a question: What kind of worship does God want?
Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl: A True and Better Fairytale
How should we then live? In the spirit of ‘Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl.’ Wage war against the evil beasts, knowing that we fight in the shadow of our King, Jesus Christ the Dragon Slayer. Work toward being a girl worth having—as in a bride without blemish.
A Perennial Wound: To Those Who Hurt on Mother’s Day
Today can feel terribly lonely. The boxes of pregnancy tests that have been trashed, every period that comes is another reminder of a failed attempt, and now you are surrounded with celebration of the singular desire. Sister, we see you.
Cups of Joy: A Theology of Wine
It was a beautiful day filled with good wine, good food, good conversation, and good reminders of the God who made all good things. What follows is a theology of wine—not exhaustive, of course, but an invitation to joy. Full tables, full bellies, full cups, and full hearts are gifts from God.
The Unilateral and Gracious Work of God: New Covenant Goodness
The New Covenant in Ezekiel 36:24–28 reveals God’s unilateral work of salvation. Unlike the Mosaic Covenant, which depended on Israel’s obedience, God Himself cleanses His people, gives them a new heart, and places His Spirit within them. The result is covenant faithfulness produced not by human effort but by divine grace.
Between the Gullible and the Cynical: A Short Guide to Help Christians Think
In the age of deep-fakes, stat-mongering, and selective outrage, Christians are increasingly liable to fall into one of two ditches: trusting everything or trusting nothing. The gullible and the cynical appear to be opposites, but they are both fools. Why?