Hey friends,

I pray December and the holidays are treating you well. Here's a quick review of what went up on the site this month—some thoughts on Scripture, a few book recommendations, and the random internet finds that caught my attention.

Quick reminder: I'm currently writing through a series called "20 Verses to Rebuild Your Faith" for paid members. If you want in on that (plus everything else), membership is $3/month. More info here.

Public Posts

God in the Rubble
Zechariah's promise of God dwelling in the midst comes while Israel is still in ruins, and we liturgically reenact this Advent longing because though God is already present in small moments of transcendence, we're still waiting for complete embodiment.

Practical Typography
Matthew Butterick's book provides frustratingly practical guidance on professional design that actually works—the kind of attention to detail that communicates care and makes readers want to stay.

Favorite Books of 2025
Top picks include The Sparrow (devastating sci-fi about trauma), A Black Theology of Liberation (Cone's necessary corrective), Dominion (how Christian thought created modern human rights), and The Lost Story (queer "American Narnia for grown-ups").

Stayin' Alive in 16th Century
A choral arrangement of the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" performed as a Renaissance madrigal.

Dyslexic Fonts Are a Scam
Research shows specialized dyslexia fonts like OpenDyslexic don't improve readability—sans serif fonts like Verdana and Helvetica work better.

Infinite Ball Drop
What if the New Year's ball drop started in space?

Stalman (YouTube)
Learning to shoot iPhone video in LOG format for color grading.

Technology Connections (YouTube)
The channel convinced me to switch to powdered dishwasher detergent and run hot water before starting the dishwasher (and stop pre-rinsing dishes).

Shiny New Objects

NBA 2K26 (Nintendo Switch)
Bought for Wesley to celebrate him joining a basketball team; he's been routinely beating me :/

Swiv 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station
Perfect for traveling without needing three separate chargers.

HiRise 3 Deluxe
Sits on my desk to hold my phone and such.

Day 10: The Bible Keeps Changing Its Mind
Jesus demonstrates in Matthew 5 that Scripture invites ongoing reinterpretation, showing the text doesn't have one fixed meaning but unfolds over time with generative potential.

Day 11: No One Right Way…But Some Wrong Ways
There are many legitimate methods for reading Scripture—allegorical, historical, Christocentric—but any interpretation that diminishes human flourishing or weaponizes texts against the vulnerable has taken a wrong turn.