Faith
Essays on my faith life.
A Circle with No Outsider
Imagine a social circle with no outsider. God’s circle has no outsider. This is the third post in the Understanding Poverty series.
Kinship: A Better Model for Altruism
Those who are proximate to suffering and poverty seem to experience a deeper level of connection with those they serve. I think kinship is the right word for it.
The Reformers Timeline
Reformers Timeline: the lives of the Protestant Reformers. Also, overlaid with the U.S. Presidential Timeline and other key figures.
How to Deal With the Nostalgic Naysayers
Know people who glorify the past, the good old days, without regard for the future? Read more on how to deal with these nostalgic naysayers.
Individuality and Creativity: A Christian Perspective
In the Judeo-Christian perspective, individuality is rooted in the character of the divine, displayed in the grand opening of the Bible.
Why You Don’t Have to Know Everything
Not knowing is a thrill, because it creates space for discovery, surprise, and wonder. This is why you don’t have to know everything.
Sabbath: The Pause in the Rhythm of Creation
The Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, is the pause in the rhythm of creation that moves in cycles and seasons.
Rock of Ages: Structures That Last
Rock of Ages: many ancient structures were made out of stones, stable and durable materials that also symbolize God’s kingdom.
Consciousness of Time: Wisdom in the Sabbath
Sabbath is a reminder for us to live with consciousness of time, a balance by which everything is scaled against eternity.
Engineering With Soul: A Spiritual Dimension to Work
Why Christians Should Read
Why I Love Being an Adventist
Three reasons why I love being an Adventist. A sense of identity, individually and communally, the Sabbath, and a sense of mission.