Two Responses to Bullsh*t christianity perspective

The author Anthony Warner (lovingly known as the Angry Chef) wrote that "The energy required to refute bullshit is many times the energy required to produce it." The older I get, the more I realize the validity of this observation. 

It's been heartbreaking to watch the way most...

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The Embrace of an Ending christianity perspective

We're often slow to let things go. Each changing of the seasons reminds us that life is about endings and beginnings. But we can be reluctant when it comes to practicing this ourselves.

A person might stay in a soul-draining job for way too long because it pays the bills....

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Death and Taxes (and Gratitude) perspective

Recently, as I read through one of Ryan Holiday's newsletters, a paragraph about taxes stood out. He made the point that taxes aren't reserved for just money. Instead, the way we understand our taxes on money can help us get a bigger perspective on life.

While the financial tax game can get a bit...

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Three Miles an Hour personal perspective

It stands out to me when I hear the same idea explained in multiple books I'm reading, especially when they are read back to back and especially when the idea isn't the book's main point. For example, I recently finished Jefferson Bethke's book, To Hell With the Hustle (see: Amazon link...

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Who You Are When No One is Watching christianity perspective

John Wooden once famously said: “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”

But is that test of character accurate?

I was raised on this idea and spent a lot of effort trying to be a better version of myself when I was alone. Since I...

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