When Every Generation Thinks It's the Last: Reading Revelation as Living Metaphor
The apocalypse isn't just coming—it's happening, generation after generation, wherever the kingdom of God breaks into the kingdoms of this world. The question isn't whether we'll recognize the signs in tomorrow's headlines, but whether we'll recognize the call to be new Jerusalem today.
The Rich Young Ruler's Second Chance: A John Mark Conspiracy Theory
I've long been fascinated by the rich young ruler—not because of what he did, but because of
Washington DC, City I've Learned to Love
My family and I moved to Washington, D.C. in March 2020, only a couple of weeks before everything shut
Jesus Gets the Final Word
On one of my prior TikToks, I got a comment that said something along the lines of "Jesus'
A Vacuum Cleaner Theology of Leadership
The first time I recall seeing real pastoral leadership, it came with a power cord and the smell of industrial
When Jesus' Name Becomes a Weapon: Spiritual Authority vs. Religious Cosplay
Those who tried to use Jesus' name as a technique got humiliated, while those who actually turned toward Jesus' way gave up their tools of manipulation entirely.
The Prayer to Stay Soft
"Thanks for everything, but we're not going to see each other again."
As a pastor, it&
Let There Be Gaps: A Ministry Philosophy
One Sunday, the slides didn't work. Or, more accurately, there was no one to run the slides.
I
The Witch of Endor: How the Bible Complicates How I Think About Witchcraft
A confession: I've long been suspicious of astrology and zodiac signs. To this idea, I have no clue
The Art of Non-Anxious Presence
What Jesus Sleeping Through a Storm Teaches Us
