A tense moment in a candy store line before Easter becomes a reflection on Main Character Syndrome, American holiday pressure, and the Christian call to humility, patience, and grace in everyday interactions.
After enough Christian novels that felt flattened or prematurely resolved, I stopped reading new Christian fiction altogether. This essay explains why . . . and what that cost us.
The 1960s marked a turning point in Hollywood, blending charm with growing moral complexity. This essay explores how Christians can watch the era with curiosity and discernment.
I’ve been watching a quiet shift in the way we read—toward books chosen for mood rather than meaning. What we gain in comfort, we may be losing in empathy, attention, and the slow formation that deep stories once gave us.
Many people know how rage‑bait content works and still find it hard to look away. This essay reflects on why outrage feels active, how engagement quietly funds what we oppose, and when restraint becomes a wiser response.
When vaccines become a culture‑war issue, it’s easy to lose sight of the real question. This essay steps back from the noise to ask what wisdom, evidence, and faithful care actually require of us.
Sometimes the warning signs aren’t loud. They’re small, persistent, and easy to ignore . . . until you can’t. A short drive home became a quiet reminder of what happens when we stop paying attention to what sustains us.
Compassionate conservatism begins with Jesus as Lord. When allegiance stays with Christ, our politics can protect the vulnerable, strengthen communities, and speak truth with compassion.
Influencer culture is often criticized for overconsumption. Less noticed is how easily that critique turns into its own kind of consumption—one fueled by outrage, envy, and moral certainty.
When worship language moves from reverence to rhetoric, it can quietly reshape our allegiance. This reflection explores why “Christ is King” and “Jesus is Lord” are not interchangeable—and why the difference matters for discipleship.
