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, & Envangelicalism
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…
Remember, Remember The Fifth of November
The Existential Hangover was already underway before November 5th. Every 5th of November, I watch V for Vendetta. It wasn’t lost this America’s Presidential Election fell on the same date.…
We’ve Had Enough: Reflecting on America’s Political Divide
As I sit down to write this on November 4th, the tension in America is palpable. The nation is more divided than ever, with issues like the economy, healthcare, technology,…
The Immortality Key: A Bridge To Get Me On My Journey
The Immortality Key was one of those books that came to my attention in just the right way, and I had to investigate. Since getting sober, it has been a…
An Australian Perspective on Evangelical Faith and Politics
Article by: Shane St Reynolds, Editor at TheGoodNewsBlog.OrgTuesday 29, October 2024 Note from Paule: It’s been a blessing engaging with Shane. He’s incredibly encouraging and kind. I appreciated reading his…
10 Golden Calves of the American Evangelical Church: Deconstructing Old Idols & Altars
*TRIGGER WARNING: Swings are made. Even if disagreed with, even if it’s a bit off-based, that’s fine. The questions that arise from this is what matters. “The church has lost…
“Fearing Church Planting” – A Drunk Pastor REWIND
Before moving to Missoula to plant a church, and ruining everything through my addiction, there was this personal blog called Valid Ambiguity. Looking for a throwback post for some easy…
