THROWBACK: God Blesses the Tangents
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Incarnation: The Christmas Invitation For Humanity
The story of Christmas often feels like a fairy tale: the serene manger, the glowing star, the angelic choirs singing of peace on earth. But the miracle of Christmas goes…
Overview of The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku
General Thesis and Approach Brian Muraresku’s, “The Immortality Key”, presents a compelling and controversial thesis about the origins of Christianity and its potential connections to ancient psychedelic practices. This review…
Rebirth Through Responsibility: My Testimony of Mortality & Transformation
The last post on the neurological reality of spiritual transformations was a setup for this one. Let’s explore my story through the lens of mortality and responsibility, and discuss the…
The Neurological Reality of Spiritual Transformation: Connecting Mortality with Responsibility
In the realm of spiritual growth and personal development, the concept of “relational discipleship” has gained significant traction. This model, which I first encountered in Moscow, ID, emphasizes the importance…
From Hypocrisy to Humility: A Transformative Lesson from the Lord’s Prayer
In Matthew 6:9-13, the Lord’s Prayer Jesus dropped is in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Over the decades, from church meetings to AA rooms, this prayer has…
Embracing the Void: All-In on Ego Death and Becoming “Me”
“If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.“– Matthew 16:24 I get an idea and I have to go for it. It’s one of…
Redeeming the “Sin of Curiosity”: Part 2 – Towards An Authentic Church
Part 2 – Framing a Church for the Here and Now In a previous post, we explored the intricate relationship between curiosity and love, challenging the idea that they are…
Redeeming the “Sin of Curiosity”: A Path Back to Authentic Faith
Part 1: The Problem with Uncurious Love The tension between curiosity and love is often imagined, but it seems universal. Love must be curious—it knows no other way. Without curiosity,…
What Does John 14:6 Mean? In Context, History, & Evangelicalism
John 14:6 has been widely debated in Christian circles, often used to argue that Jesus is the exclusive path to salvation after death. It is often cited to argue against…
