How We Live Matters: Grace Alone and the Pursuit of Virtue

Jesus, the authors of Scripture, and the early church all emphasized the Christian pursuit of virtue. Why don't we?

There’s No Retaking the Test of Life

An update on life, and a challenge to change your life, starting today.

Encouraging the Discouraged | 1 John 2:12–14

This post goes into detail regarding 1 John 2:12–14, considering such questions as "Who is being addressed?"; "What is the purpose of this section in light of the whole letter?"; and "Why are there no women in this passage?"

Inspiring Identity

2025 is over; here is how I’m launching into 2026.

Why Does Life Hurt So Much?

A fresh assessment of the age-old question: "If God is all good and all powerful, why do bad things happen to good people?"

Has Greed Replaced Your Gratitude?

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Advent are all connected.

The Cleansing Flow

God gave me a vision, and it filled me with hope. I pray it can do the same for you.

Can I Be Honest?

An update on where I'm at spiritually. I covet your prayers.

How We Live Matters

The 2000 film "Gladiator," a math teacher's aphorism, and the Christian doctrine of hell all reiterate that we must actively pursue virtue!

Heretical Love

Some people say it is heretical to preach love, but a work of the flesh is heresy (Galatians 5:20), and the Bible describes heresy as a lack of love (1 Corinthians 11:19).