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Tim Kaine can’t care about poor people, because he’s pro-choice

In a recent editorial for Christianity Today, Wheaton College professor Ed Stetzer took Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton‘s running mate, to task for using the Bible to appeal to Christian compassion. According to Stetzer, one can’t properly care for “the … Continue reading →

Is self-awareness a rarity in evangelical circles?

Facebook’s “On this Day” feature recently reminded me of a conversation in response to one of my older blog posts. That particular blog no longer exists, but the content of the post in question was later republished as this post: … Continue reading →

‘Biblical womanhood’ is not what it seems

If you spent any time immersed in Christian culture, you’ve probably heard the phrases “biblical manhood” and “biblical womanhood.” Sisters Kristen Clark and Bethany Baird of Girl Defined Ministries believe in those godly ideals, and they share advice on their … Continue reading →

The Nashville Statement and ‘noble heresies’

I haven’t weighed in much on the Nashville Statement, save for a few articles I shared that summarize my feelings better than I could. I just didn’t have much to say that hadn’t already been said. But the phrase “noble heresy” came to mind during my morning “God time” today, and I feel compelled to … Continue reading The Nashville Statement and ‘noble heresies’

How did Martin Luther King speak without a Xanax?

If you ever wondered what you would have said or done during the Nazi invasion of Germany or the Civil Rights movement, you’re doing it now. That statement, as seen on Twitter, sits at the edge of my thoughts on a daily basis. Of course I imagine myself siding with the Resistance. My allegiance would … Continue reading How did Martin Luther King speak without a Xanax?

Donald Trump’s battered supporters

In a segment that is both infuriating and perplexing, Fox News anchor Melissa Francis defends Donald Trump’s remarks about the white supremacist riot in Charlottesville (the so-called violence on “both sides”) to the point that she ends up in tears. “I’m so uncomfortable having this conversation,” she laments. “I know what’s in my heart, and … Continue reading Donald Trump’s battered supporters

‘Not All Christians’ needs to go

In the next coming days, your social media feeds will likely be inundated with posts from Christians eager to defend their religion against the stain of the white supremacists who stormed Charlottesville, Virgina, this weekend. They’ll use the hashtag #NotAllChristians. They’ll remind you, for the umpteenth time in two thousand years, that “real” Christians aren’t … Continue reading ‘Not All Christians’ needs to go

The first time I felt pride as an independent author

I’ve had books published for five years now, but I’ve never looked at the physical editions of my books in my hands and thought, “Wow, this is amazing,” until now. This is one of the benefits – and hassles – of self-publishing. Because there’s still a stigma that “self published” equals “half-assed,” or something one … Continue reading The first time I felt pride as an independent author

3 lessons I learned from my abuser

I’m not one of those people who believes that everything happens for a reason. For the most part, I think that idea is complete horseshit. Redemption from past pain is something different: it doesn’t require that a terrible event take place in order to teach you something. It doesn’t require you to be grateful for … Continue reading 3 lessons I learned from my abuser

“Not bad” is a perfectly fine response to “How are you doing?”

I’m going to start giving this “vlogging” thing a try. You can find more of these on a semi-weekly basis by ‘liking’ my Facebook page, or subscribing to my Youtube channel. I want to offer a few brief thoughts on mental illness in response to the death of Chester Bennington from Linkin Park, and why … Continue reading “Not bad” is a perfectly fine response to “How are you doing?”