The Two Types of Legitimate Meetings (And Why I Put My Faith in Them)
Not all meetings are created equal. In fact, I’ve come to believe there are really only two types of legitimate ones: Group-to-Leader reporting and Leader-to-Group reporting. Everything else? It’s not just unnecessary—it’s harmful. Here’s why I put my faith in this simple framework, and why even “ordinary” convictions belong in Randomly Rudimentary Faith Stuff.
Sacred Selectivity: What The Good Liars Reveal About Evangelical Hypocrisy
A viral video from The Good Liars exposed a common thread in evangelical thinking: the tendency to pick and choose from the Bible in ways that uphold power while ignoring inconvenient truths.
The Price of Belonging
Springsteen’s “My Hometown” has stirred something deep in me—a quiet ache I can’t shake. For the first time in my life, I’m wondering if I still belong in the place I’ve always called home.
A post about politics, identity, legacy, and the grief of watching your hometown become unrecognizable.
Compelled Anyway: What We Don’t Like to Admit About Love
We like to think love is a choice. But sometimes, the truest kind of love doesn’t ask for permission—it compels us. A reflection on what happens when compassion refuses to leave us alone.
When the Pack Moves On Without You
What do you do when you can’t keep believing like you always have—but speaking that truth costs you your place in the community that once felt like home? This is a story about faith, doubt, honesty, and the quiet grief of losing the pack.
You’re Not the Fixer, and That’s Okay
You were never meant to carry the weight of everyone else’s healing. Loving people well doesn’t mean fixing them—it means showing up, letting go of control, and trusting that presence and grace do more than pressure ever could.
Grace and Grit: A Simple Tagline with Big Meaning
“Grace and grit” isn’t just a tagline for me—it’s a reflection of two values that have shaped my life. In this post, I explore how both grace and grit play out in everyday situations and how these values guide my actions and interactions with others.
“Don’t Be That Guy”
It’s tempting to believe stories that confirm our frustrations. But if we criticize others for spreading falsehoods, we can’t turn around and do the same thing—no matter how satisfying it feels.
We Deserve Better Than This: Faith, Fraud, and the Fight for Texas Public Schools
As a new school year begins in Texas, students aren’t just returning to class—they’re entering a system under siege. A new law allows uncredentialed religious chaplains to replace licensed school counselors in public schools. It’s not about faith—it’s about power. And we all need to start paying attention.
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The Misguided Mantra of the ‘Temporarily Embarrassed Millionaire’
Wealth is not the enemy—but pretending we’re already rich while defending the actual billionaires? That’s costing us more than we realize. This post explores the mythical imaginations of the “temporarily embarrassed millionaire” and why so many of us fight to protect a club we’ll never join.