i write about living life well… a legacy is something we live, not leave.
In the quietude of a Samaritan noon, under a sun that spared no shadow, a woman approached a well. This well, a place of communal gathering, bore witness to her solitude, her steps echoing the weight of isolation. Her life, a tapestry of choices and circumstances, had woven her into the outskirts of society. Yet,…
My heart pounded. It was so loud I couldn’t hear the teacher talking about quadratic questions. I was unable to see the board though I had a front-row seat. The spit from that boy ran down the back of my neck launched by the tube of his pen like a “Ninja” dart gun from the…
In the intimate spaces of our faith journey, the echo of 1 Peter 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,” serves not just as a distant call but as a personal invitation to enter a space of deep and meaningful praise. This is not praise born out of ritual or…
Introduction Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic and legal framework that seeks to understand and address how racial bias and inequalities are woven into the fabric of society’s structures and institutions. Originating in the United States during the mid-20th century, CRT has evolved from a critique of the slow pace of racial progress following…
A reflection looks back at you. The question is, “What do you see?” My daughter and I had a long conversation last week over a short phrase found in Emerson’s “Nature” relating to finding beauty and timelessness in every small detail of life. During the last few years, I have done a lot of ‘reflecting’…
Failure was never an option on career day. In the vividly remembered career days of my youth, the concept of failure was conspicuously absent. We were presented with ideals and aspirations, but not once did we encounter a narrative that embraced the inevitable missteps of life. My life, steeped in the fields of epistemology, theology,…
A republishing of a substack post from Oct 2023Good memories are like tiny little movies in my brain. These celluloid flashes offer a glimpse into the feel-good moments of my past. I often replay them, albeit unintentionally, and they grant me a sense of settledness, a quiet assurance that all is well in my world. …
In the quiet moments of reflection, a question often lingers in my mind: “How much is life worth? How much are we worth? How much are they worth?” The currency of this existential market is not gold or silver; it is time and attention. It’s a currency that will always feel scarce, yet even a…
Validating another person’s feelings is an emotional, relational, and, intriguingly, a biblical act that plays a critical role in fostering genuine connections, intimacy, and understanding. Emotionally, validation is a profound acknowledgment of another’s inner experience. It’s about saying, “Your feelings are real and they matter.” This simple act can be incredibly healing, offering comfort to…
Embracing Grace and Unity: A Biblical Response to Doctrinal Rigidity and Exclusion In contemporary Christian discourse, particularly within some sovereign grace movements, a concerning trend has emerged. This trend involves ostracizing or questioning the faith of individuals due to differing doctrinal beliefs or misunderstandings. As a pastor and theologian deeply committed to the principles of…