When the Prosecutors Need Prosecuting
When a Trump-appointed U.S. attorney texted a reporter to declare their conversation “off the record” after the fact, it was part sitcom, part civic horror story. We laugh—but we shouldn’t have to.
Grace, Grit, and 37 Years of Us
If I’ve developed a moral compass at all, it’s because of her. Not from sermons or verses, but from watching how she treats people — with patience, grace, and a kind of decency that makes you want to be better too.
When Idiocy Becomes Evil: Why Bonhoeffer Was Right About Stupidity
We have to stop pretending that ignorance is harmless. And we have to stop excusing people who “didn’t know what they were getting into” after the damage is already done.
Time May Heal, But It Also Scars
Time may heal—but it doesn’t always erase. Some wounds become scars. In this quiet reflection, I explore the space between grief and growth, and how music speaks when time won’t.
The Two Types of Legitimate Meetings (And Why I Put My Faith in Them)
Not all meetings are created equal. In fact, I’ve come to believe there are really only two types of legitimate ones: Group-to-Leader reporting and Leader-to-Group reporting. Everything else? It’s not just unnecessary—it’s harmful. Here’s why I put my faith in this simple framework, and why even “ordinary” convictions belong in Randomly Rudimentary Faith Stuff.
Sacred Selectivity: What The Good Liars Reveal About Evangelical Hypocrisy
A viral video from The Good Liars exposed a common thread in evangelical thinking: the tendency to pick and choose from the Bible in ways that uphold power while ignoring inconvenient truths.
The Price of Belonging
Springsteen’s “My Hometown” has stirred something deep in me—a quiet ache I can’t shake. For the first time in my life, I’m wondering if I still belong in the place I’ve always called home.
A post about politics, identity, legacy, and the grief of watching your hometown become unrecognizable.
You’re Not the Fixer, and That’s Okay
You were never meant to carry the weight of everyone else’s healing. Loving people well doesn’t mean fixing them—it means showing up, letting go of control, and trusting that presence and grace do more than pressure ever could.
Grace and Grit: A Simple Tagline with Big Meaning
“Grace and grit” isn’t just a tagline for me—it’s a reflection of two values that have shaped my life. In this post, I explore how both grace and grit play out in everyday situations and how these values guide my actions and interactions with others.
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The Misguided Mantra of the ‘Temporarily Embarrassed Millionaire’
Wealth is not the enemy—but pretending we’re already rich while defending the actual billionaires? That’s costing us more than we realize. This post explores the mythical imaginations of the “temporarily embarrassed millionaire” and why so many of us fight to protect a club we’ll never join.