The Writing
Essays on living
the unbound life.
Writing on identity, freedom, integrity, and the cost of living a life that is not yours. Published since 1997.
I Will Not Dim Before I Am Done
There are poems that decorate language, and then there are poems that indict the soul. Dylan Thomas’ villanelle, written in 1951 as...
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When Shame Masquerades as the Gospel (atheist pt3)
There is a moment that always comes when you name a counterfeit god. It is not outrage. It is not debate. It...
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to lead in life is to love
true kindness and love True kindness and love are not rooted in convenience, performance, or appearances. They are not quick gestures or...
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When Love Is Not Love
A Resonant Mirror for the One Who’s Ready to Return to Themselves There is a moment—subtle, often quiet—when the smoke clears. Not...
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The Power of Touch. And it’s crutch – this man’s thoughts
When a Man is Wanted, Loved, Touched, and Known I’ve lived through the seasons of what it feels like to be wanted...
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Dead Faith, We’re Saved, Let’s Live It.
James writes his letter to early Jewish Christians dispersed among the nations, addressing their struggles with living out their faith in a...
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The Church BE FREE
Living Freely Without Fear: A Call to the Church In the New Testament, the concept of freedom is central to the believer's...
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Unity of Mind, Part 1
The essence of Christian life, as outlined by Paul in Romans 12, demands a radical shift from self-centeredness to a communal existence...
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You are probably not a narcissist.
Narcissism: A Theological Perspective "That person is just a narcissist." I hear this constantly in counseling. I often hear many people's self-confession...
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I Wave My Banner Proudly!
Between Heritage and History: Reflections on Identity and Legacy Journal Entry: April 22, 2024 As I reflect on the nuanced distinctions between...
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