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?"

Can I Be Honest?

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

My reflection on the passing of Pastor John MacArthur last month

This post goes into detail to describe a Christian’s identifying mark according to 1 John 1:5–2:2.

Republishing an old explanation of the philosophy of this blog. Part 3 of 3.

This post goes into detail to discern the direction John wants to direct his readers as they make their way through 1 John. It covers 1 John 1:1–4.

A deep dive into the grammar of my least favorite verse (John 15:7). Is it still my least favorite verse?

2024 is over; here are my hopes and goals and prayers for 2025.

My review of Jenai Auman’s "Othered."

John continues by drawing a simple but awe-inducing contrast between God's system and the world system.