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Jake Lang, Frederick Douglass, and Jesus.
On August 18th, 2026, during Jake Lang’s so called “Christian Crusaders” demonstration, residents of Dearborn Michigan were told that they don’t belong in this country because of their ethnicity and religion, and they were compared to cockroaches, all in the name of Jesus. Marginalizing others because of their race and faith is both 1) dangerously…
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Riding the Waves of Grief
Trigger Warning: Grief and Loss. On June 18th, 2026, a good friend of mine passed unexpectedly. Dave was a fiery light in our community, and we’re all better for knowing him (obituary). When I found out, I was completely shocked, and then… numb. Unfortunately, I’ve experienced enough loss to recognize what my body and mind…
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The Danger Of Dehumanization
On February 5th, 2026, President Trump’s official social media account shared a video depicting the Obama’s as apes, and other political opponents as different derogatory animals. I did not agree with all of President Obama’s policies and positions, but I never doubted his character. He was a leader who had integrity and showed civility toward…
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Charlie Kirk, The Twin Towers, and Jesus.
Today is a day of big feelings for a lot of people. Yesterday, Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and today is the 24th remembrance of 9/11. I know I’m feeling some pain, some anger, and some fear… So, today is a good day to remember that we are one people. In times of crisis or pain,…
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Update: Ministry Transition
I’ll give you the headline, but you have to promise to read all the way until the end of the update. Promise? Okay, good. Because the end isn’t really the end, and it’s actually really full of grace and hope. So, I’m going to hold you to it: stop now, or read the full update!…
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Immigration and The Christian: Managing the Tension of Justice and Mercy.
The recent outcome of the U.S. Presidential Election has once again thrust immigration reform and enforcement into the headlines, and for some of us, back into the center of our awareness. I confess that while I mentally understand the social and theological importance of caring for the immigrant and foreigner, I also live with the…
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Recommendation: Exiles, Church in the Shadow of Empire
This should be required reading for every American who publicly claims to be a Christian… Specifically, followers of Jesus who is worried about the wrong political party gaining enough power to ruin our country, or outraged about pagan celebrations that (allegedly) mock Jesus, should seriously consider reading “Exiles: Church In the Shadow of Empire.” This…
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Olympic Openings and Garden Closings
It has been interesting to watch Christians react to the Olympic opening ceremony debate. As the story develops, and public statements come out, I think there is a lot of nuance to explore. However, let’s sidestep all the opinions and commentary and talk about how Jesus may have responded instead… Would he be mad at…
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Recommendation: Not In It To Win It
“Not In It To Win It” by Andy Stanley might be the most important book of this decade… If you are an American and claim that Jesus is your king, or if you are someone who has turned away from Jesus because of the way that American Christians behave regarding politics and power, this is…
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Avoiding Spiritual Dad Bod…
As I journey deeper into my late 30s, I’m coming to the realization that my body weight and muscles mass are no longer going to regulate themselves like they used to… If I don’t take intentional steps to build muscle, and burn calories, then I will not have the strength or the resilience physically as…
