The Quiet Gospel of ‘Pop’: Integrity Without a Megaphone
Gregg Popovich may never quote scripture, but he lives with a kind of quiet integrity that feels sacred. This reflection explores why his actions—not his words—remind me of the kind of faith I still believe in.
When Conquest Passes for Greatness
We often revere history’s great conquerors—people like Napoleon, Subutai, or Andrew Jackson—but rarely do we reckon with the human cost of their campaigns. Maybe it’s time we rethink what makes someone “great.”
The Red Clay Strays and the Complicated Joy of Discovering New Music
Discovering a new band is usually a simple joy. But these days, I find myself asking: who else is listening, and what does that say about the music — or about me? A reflection on The Red Clay Strays and the burden of cautious listening.
Not Your Formula: What a ‘Personal Relationship with Jesus’ Really Means
A “personal relationship with Jesus Christ” is meant to be intimate and unique—but too often, evangelical culture demands that it follow a formula. What if personal really means personal?
The Custodians Are Corrupt, and There’s No One Coming to Fix It
What happens when the people who are supposed to protect the Constitution are just henchmen for power? No accountability, no transparency, no hope for the system to correct itself.
Theology in Denim: Springsteen’s Gospel of Grit, Grace, and Getting Out
He never quoted scripture, but Bruce Springsteen wrote something close to psalms. A reflection on how Thunder Road and Born to Run became sacred to me—not through theology, but through their honesty, struggle, and hope.
Too Good to Question: When Faith Feeds the Algorithm
A touching Facebook post about Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke made me pause—not just because it was fake, but because it reminded me how easily we fall for emotional manipulation when it feels good. From nostalgia-fueled hoaxes to emotionally engineered faith experiences, sometimes we need to ask: are we responding to truth… or just really good storytelling?
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: How U2 Helped Me Stop Pretending
How one verse from U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” gave me permission to stop pretending, start questioning, and see faith not as a destination—but as an honest, unfinished journey.
More Than a Mirror
A 55-year-old photo revealed a striking resemblance between my son and his grandfather—but also a powerful reminder that while we inherit faces, we build our worldviews. A reflection on family, difference, and the lifelong process of growing into empathy.
Randomly Rudimentary Faith Stuff 
Do Many People Still Think Trump Is Good? I’m Afraid So.
How can so many people, especially those who call themselves Christians, continue to defend Donald Trump—not just as a political preference, but as some kind of moral savior?