I’m sincerely fascinated by politics. But also often dismayed. When two candidates run for a government position, their political campaigns inevitably seem to reach a point of absurdity and escalation: tribal chants… chest-thumping… name-calling… mud-slinging… and emotional appeals to the … Continue reading
We were out over the Atlantic Ocean, on our way from the Netherlands to the United States. I decided to rewatch the “Sunflowers” (Amsterdam) episode of Ted Lasso — now that our family had concluded the show’s third and final … Continue reading
A few friends have recently told me about the film Jesus Revolution. It seems to be a pretty mainstream motion picture release, even though its message is decidedly Christian. So I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I somehow went … Continue reading
I’ve been working with a group of student-leaders this semester, trying to increase their “gospel fluency.” So we’ve practiced a few different tools for sharing the most essential elements of the Good News of Jesus: the Bridge… the Three Circles… … Continue reading
Have you seen the new movie on Apple TV+ called “Spirited?” It was just released last week, though Apple has been promoting it for a little while now. It’s got a lot of big-name actors in starring roles. But I … Continue reading
It’s been a busy weekend, full of family obligations. Two football games, a cross country meet, a choir concert, and several shared meals in between… It was kind of crazy. But honestly, all of the family obligations and busyness made … Continue reading
I spent a good bit of time thinking about entropy at the end of 2021. I blogged about it a few days before Christmas. And coincidentally, my brother Jay sent me a playlist for Christmas that included a song titled … Continue reading
We recently completed the process of shooting Olivia’s senior portraits, and we’re thrilled with how they all turned out. Our friend Jana was the photographer, but hiring her for the job wasn’t just a case of nepotism. She’s a legitimate professional, and … Continue reading
I loved the first season of Ted Lasso. The show’s character development was especially masterful. Many of the early “villains” became surprisingly sympathetic. Conversely, many of the early “heroes” became more complicated as the season wore on. And because the … Continue reading
How does one get college students excited about another semester of remote learning? COVID and weather conditions make it so that a significant portion of the University’s — and our church’s — activity must be online. At least for the … Continue reading