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My wife recently pointed out to me that demon talk seems to be on the upswing in conservative circles in the United States. Recently on a conservative podcast, JD Vance casually tossed off the notion that UFOs and aliens are actually demons. Joel Webbon, an extremely right-wing pastor, posted on Twitter, “I genuinely believe Trump… Continue reading Demon Talk

Have you seen the Artemis II photos of the Earth from space? The entire mission is a glorious return to space exploration and an assertion of human creativity, ingenuity and intelligence. But instead of celebrating, I’m going to take this opportunity to once again point out the hypocrisies of certain “biblical,” Christians. The high-res images… Continue reading Artemis II and Biblical Literacy

Breaking news: everything is bad, it’s just as terrible as you imagined and probably worse. Or so it might seem. The beginning of my year has been exceptionally disappointing. I had a health scare that I’ll touch on later, but the truth is all my friends feel trapped between melancholy and outright woe. Inflation, unemployment,… Continue reading Everything Is As It Must Be

I’ve been putting off writing about our Christian creeds because I’m not sure how original any of my thoughts would be and to truly address them would require several books of material. But recently I’ve had a few questions come up regarding the Apostles’ Creed and I also recommended Karl Barth’s Dogmatics in Outline to… Continue reading Some Brief, Personal Reflections on the Apostles’ Creed

I sense we are all weary of Christians who embrace political power and not Christ. I offer you three great reads this week to contemplate why we need to protect Christianity from the unexamined atheism on the left and the barbaric Nietzscheanism of the right. Sheluyang Peng: Nietzsche’s Eternal Return in America “Thus, in the… Continue reading Worthy Discoveries and Hidden Gems: 241129

Democracy 2025: 280-Organization Coalition Launches Multimillion-Dollar Legal Effort To Combat Threats to People, Democracy Expected in Trump-Vance Administration Mac Loftin in The Christian Century: The new Bonhoeffer movie isn’t just bad. It’s dangerous. By egregiously misreading Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s moral crisis, it primes viewers for violence. Eric Killelea, Religion Reporter for Chron: Pastors express concern as… Continue reading Worthy Discoveries and Hidden Gems: 241122

“…I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” In Colorado, several advocacy groups work to protect and support immigrants, especially during challenging political climates. Here are some notable organizations you might consider. Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountain Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC): Immigrant Legal Resource Center Annunciation House John Pavlovitz: Trump Voters, You Owe Our… Continue reading Worthy Discoveries and Hidden Gems: 241115

The beauty of Fall is fleeting. We’re already covered in snow here in Monument. I know we’re all freaked out right now, but don’t let them steal your enjoyment of God’s wonder all around you. Everything passes in a flash. A wonderful reminder from Mary Oliver. Zack Hunt: An Open Letter To Evangelical Trump Supporters… Continue reading Worthy Discoveries and Hidden Gems: 241108

As the election approaches, it’s natural to feel anxious, but remember that worrying won’t change the outcome. Instead, focus on nurturing your spirit through prayer and quality time with loved ones, allowing their support to uplift you. If you need a positive distraction, dive into some engaging posts that can inspire and entertain you during… Continue reading Worthy Discoveries and Hidden Gems: 241101

I don’t know if I’ll do this regularly — I mean I’ll try — but I thought I’d tried to start sharing some of the things I’ve been reading each week here, both new and old. I hope they are thought provoking and you find some other writers worth following. Brian Zahnd: Election Season and… Continue reading Worthy Discoveries and Hidden Gems: 241025