It’s Not from Me — It’s Spam
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“When we are confronted with claims, political sensations, public scandals, and whatnot in some post or other, be sure to start with the question: Is this true? — Remember, ‘Prove all things.’” - Don Johnson
Beyond Efficiency: Stewarding AI Without Losing the Soul
In Part One, I argued that every technological revolution expands human power while ethical reflection almost always lags behind innovation. Artificial intelligence may be the clearest example yet. The question before us is not whether AI will reshape our culture—it already is. The deeper question is whether we will shape its use before it quietly reshapes us.
For me, that question became personal through a conversation with my wise friend, Chris Koning.
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It’s Never Too Early to Teach Theology to Kids
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“Children learn who God is by hearing about Him repeatedly. While parents don’t save children, we’re called to repeat gospel truths.” - Lifeway
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Unrealized Good Desires: Dealing with Singleness, Barrenness, and Birth Defects
Pastor Drew Hensley and his wife Laura wanted to have children, but none came. They sought medical intervention, but nothing seemed to work. Their friends rejoiced as their families increased, but the Henleys wept as their home remained barren. In desperation, Drew turned to alcohol to numb the pain, and even contemplated suicide. He eventually reached out to a retired minister for help, and there, found comfort for his soul.
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We Can Simultaneously Make Room in Our Hearts for God, People, and Animals
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“when we see an animal suffering, especially at the hands of other people, it’s only right that we feel upset and even indignant (and again, this does not diminish the fact that we should feel far more upset when we hear of the suffering of people, especially children).” - Randy Alcorn
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Drinking and Spiritual Leadership
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
Lest he drink and forget what is decreed,
And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. (LSB)Proverbs 31:4–5
I’ve noticed with increasing frequency that not only are more pastors and even Christians in general drinking more openly, there seems to be a growing number that are using social media to promote their newfound freedom, with some even encouraging others to join in.
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Listen to People You Disagree With
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“We live in a culture where we are relatively isolated, and it’s easy to create an online bubble around me of people who think like me. It’s not easy to intentionally move out of that bubble and to listen to viewpoints you disagree with. But I think now more than ever we need to do that.” - P&D
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Is It Possible to Suffer Well? 4 Verses to Reorient the Theology of Suffering
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“Amidst suffering, the battle between living a kingdom-minded and a self-minded life feels impossible. Bible verses you once held fast to can sound like moral platitudes that neither comfort nor feel true.” - Lifeway
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How common is gambling among conservative evangelicals?
How common is gambling among conservative evangelicals? With the lottery and the rise of gambling on sports, it seems more and more Americans are getting involved in this vice. With the increase of casinos and recreational trips to Las Vegas, I suspect many Christians participate in gambling regularly. But what about conservative evangelicals in general?
I have found out about a few closet gamblers when people share memories at funerals! What are your thoughts? What have you read? Experienced?
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