They start with a small lie -- one that's dangerously easy for you to swallow.
Read moreThe White Christian's Responsibility
My heart is heavy as I write this. There is so much division in our country right now, and the people who seem to be participating in this division the most, when they have perhaps more power than anyone to fight it, are Christians.
More specifically, white Christians. I hope, if you love Jesus and want to sow peace, you will keep reading.
Read moreAn Open Letter to My Liberal Friends (Esp. in Media)
It says something -- something big -- that virtually every major publication and media source backed Hillary Clinton to no avail. Many celebrities, late night hosts, news anchors, writers -- the voices of our media -- publicly and loudly supported her -- to no avail.
This is a warning: we do not need to speak more loudly, as is so tempting when we are upset. We need to speak differently.
Read moreAn Open Letter to My Conservative Family (Esp. Christians)
There are a lot of reasons you voted for Trump. Many of you were voting platform (abortion), or because you did not want Hillary, or because you believe he's a good businessman, or any number of reasons. I understand, and I'm not here to attack those.
Read moreKeep Calm and Stop Comparing.
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re either related to me (hi, dad!) or you’re a writer. Or maybe you just really want to be a writer. If you’re the latter, first read this. Now, if that sounds good, I’ve got a warning for you: Writing can be stressful. So can ANY creative career, or even hobby. Us weirdo artistic types (aka “all humans,” but that's for another post) have a tendency to form some toxic habits when we’re growing in our art. Habits that will only bring us down in the long run, my friend. I’m here today to rant--er, talk with you--about one particularly cantankerous habit: The Comparison.
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