Have you ever felt empathy for an inanimate object? I don’t make a habit of doing so, but I recently came across the art installation, “Can’t Help Myself” by Chinese artists Sun Yuan and Peng Yu and suddenly my heart
Thriving Despite Thistles & Thorns
Have you ever heard of Joseph Bazalgette? I might wager a bet that you haven’t. Aside from having a great name and a fantastic taste in facial hair, he was a brilliant man. Born on March 28th of 1819 in
What is God’s Answer to Russia?
Not so long ago, I wrote a blog entitled “What is God’s Answer to Afghanistan?” It dealt with the global struggles that occur when broken humanity has freedom to govern themselves. That is an incredibly difficult truth to grapple with
Gravity Leadership & Destigmatizing Mental Health: Part Four
In my recent attempts to destigmatize mental health, I have come across many in different circles that have been living in fear or shame due to their internal struggles. I’ve found others who have harbored the baggage of anger because
Homosexuality & Quicksand Theology
I recently read a news story about quicksand. If you were like me, you might think that this natural phenomenon exists only in antiquated stories from old prospectors of the Wild West. But it is still possible for hikers in
All Truth is God’s Truth (Destigmatizing Mental Health: Part Three)
Cross Scott, a shop technician for an auto-care business, was test-driving a customer’s car when he came across a white sedan rolling down the road’s shoulder with their hazard lights blinking. After placing a rock under the front wheel, he
When I Found God in the Wilderness (Destigmatizing Mental Health: Part Two)
Recently, we took the kids to a conservatory near downtown to get out of the house and stay out of the cold. My wife was in her happy place because of her love of plants and all things gardening. My
Destigmatizing Mental Health: Part One
If you’ve ever heard of Mount Elbert, you know that it is the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains at 14,440 feet. Recently, the Lake County Search and Rescue of Colorado were made aware of an overdue hiker near that
The Holy Spirit is like a Hobbit
I can be an acquaintance with anyone, but to be a true friend of mine, you must love the Lord of the Rings. I’m only joking, but I do appreciate anyone who sees the biblical truth that shines beneath the
What We Have In Common With Terrorists
Have you ever asked where our value comes from? While we recognize the value of a beautiful unborn child in their mother’s womb, it’s fairly easy to feel degrading resentment rise up in our hearts when someone disagrees with us