They aren’t being forced They aren’t effective protection They reduce oxygen intake The “science” and “data” driving their use is dying or nuanced They are uncomfortable They aren’t realistic for use with children They dehumanize (source) They mask intent and expression They perpetuate the idea others are a threat They’re isolating They’re at odds with the […]
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COVID-19: Why Everyone Should Do What is Right in Their Own Eyes
It’s mid-2020 and America is as polarized as ever. This time the camps are split along lines on whether to quarantine or “get back to business”. What is to be done, how, and when? I’m purposefully riffing on Judges 17:6 which says… In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right […]
Whale Done My Son. The Incredible Life-Giving Power of Encouragement
We were learning the doxology as a family; the kids warbling voices were cutting in and out trying to chase the tune. The process was cute and a touch painful to the ears. This time though I noticed my young son was remembering the words, singing remarkably on-key, and he didn’t even break down in […]
Battling the Fear of Man? Be an Old Man
Ever witness a gray-haired and grizzled older man say something profound, of substance, and even jarring? There is a special mode many older Christians develop, that when accompanied by humility, is an awesome thing to behold. That would be: the boldness to say what needs to be said. Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding […]
Praying for Snow
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. I once heard […]