Another Christian Musician Loses Faith
There’s more than one epidemic sweeping the country. As COVID-19 spreads from sea to shining sea, a pandemic of paganism cripples Christian music. Hillsong’s Marty Sampson, Michael and Lisa Gungor, Jahaziel, and recently Jon Steingard of Hawk Nelson. Why are so many high-profile Christians leaving Christianity?
Why I Won’t Take Help from The Government
I got my application for a loan from the government. All I need to do is click a button and fill out a form to have thousands of dollars deposited in my bank account. Hundreds of people have told me to take the money. Here’s why I’m not going to do it.
Let’s Build Another Tower of Babble!
We’re talking about building a new Tower of Babble. Our desire to be God blinds us to our wretched idolatry. The Peaches revisits her “clumps of people” illustration from a few years ago. Culture has successfully turned hate into a virtue. And we successfully upset several powerful “clumps of people” before this podcast is over. […]
Let’s Build Another Tower of Babble!
We’re talking about building a new Tower of Babble. Our desire to be God blinds us to our wretched idolatry. The Peaches revisits her “clumps of people” illustration from a few years ago. Culture has successfully turned hate into a virtue. And we successfully upset several powerful “clumps of people” before this podcast is over. […]
Podcast Ninja Turns Savage
How did my son in law go from mild mannered nurse to online troll slayer? I ask him that very question. Then, we predict the future.
Podcast Ninja Turns Savage
How did my son in law go from mild mannered nurse to online troll slayer? I ask him that very question. Then, we predict the future.
I Care A Lot. Why are People Still Suffering?
Expressing my compassion hasn’t actually helped anyone feel better. I’m starting to think maybe my “care and concern” is phoniness that only serves my ego…
Why Wear A Mask?
The effectiveness of wearing a surgical mask when you go out in public hotly debated. There is evidence that certain types of masks, worn properly, do reduce the spread of infections. But there is even more evidence that ANY mask, worn in ANY manner, is 100% effective in protecting you from the attacks of something even MORE DANGEROUS than viruses.
The Best Way to Make Church Irrelevant
Imagine you’ve signed-up to take a cooking class. The first day of class, the instructor introduces himself. “My name is Jake. I’ve never actually cooked anything but I know how to pour milk on cereal. I can also heat ravioli in the microwave. I want everyone to feel welcome and accepted here. Let’s get started.”
A Smidgen of Joy
An internet friend sent me this link a few days ago to encourage me. It worked! I spent 22 minutes laughing (and crying, okay? I’ll admit it.) I’m sharing it with you in case you need to be reminded that goodness still exists on Earth.