Jesus, Orwell, Huxley, and Twain: Why It’s Time to Revamp Your Reading Habits
There’s a passage in Mark’s gospel that I think about almost every day. If you’ve been a Christ-follower for long, you probably know it well. One of the scribes approached Jesus and asked which of the commands was the most important. Jesus answered, “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart […]
What the Bible Says About Dealing with Mockers and Fools
The explosion of social media has given nearly everyone a platform. To be sure, there are benefits to getting to hear from a variety of voices. Just yesterday, I read an online post from a woman who has a dramatically different political perspective than mine. In her post, she brought up a point of view […]
Is Your Phone Sabotaging Your Spiritual Life?
After a long hiatus, my friend Erin and I are memorizing Scripture together again. Every Friday, we meet via Zoom. It’s super casual and low-pressure. Some weeks, we’ve made a lot of progress, and other weeks—not so much. We talk and catch up for the first few minutes, and then, near the end of our […]
Making Friends in an Age of Isolation
Post-pandemic life has returned to normal in some spheres, but there is evidence that people aren’t getting together like they once did.[1] During the pandemic, some of us lost our aptitude for small talk, crowds, and large social gatherings. As one woman I know said, “I don’t have the energy to meet new people right […]