It’s probably a dumb idea. My wife says I have more ideas than good sense, and she’s probably right. But when I get an idea that keeps me up that night, it’s usually one that won’t leave me alone for a while.
Five Reasons Why Failure is Awesome
I think we’re terrified of failures for the same reasons we’re scared of death, or any type of palpable ending, for that matter. Failure, at its heart, really is a small death.
What Makes White, Middle Class Men Kill?
We have all kinds of theories about inner city violence, gang murders and the like, but what about these “lone wolf” killers, many of whom have no prior record of criminal behavior at all?
Gospel Coalition’s Views on Sex, Sexuality Aren’t “Complementary”
The argument is that, because we don’t keep men in a proper position of authority/dominance and women in a position of submission, we corrupt our sexual identities, which come out in deviant ways.
Should Christianity (as we know it) Survive?
As the prophets and Christ himself said: there will come a day when not one stone will be left, one on top of another.
A Higgs Boson Walks Into a Bar…
I’m personally exhilarated by the new discovery. Now, if I could only find a picture of Jesus holding the Higgs boson, blessing it and saying “This is my body…”
Five “Christian Parenting” Ideas to Let Go of
I found lots of “What not to do” parenting stories in the Bible. Is there a good model for parents today in scripture?
Nine (Final) Christian Cliches to Avoid
Nine final(?) cliches to strike from the Christian lexicon.
Ten Cliches Christians Should Stop Saying
Ten things Christians say a lot, but shouldn’t.
To the Edge of the Earth
We just passed through Death Valley (insert 23rd Psalm joke here) and we’re about 100 miles from the edge of the world, also known as Los Angeles. As my mind wandered while scanning the dunes and scrub brush, I started thinking back to the stories about my dad when he left home. As soon as…
Lost and Found Life (A.K.A.: Moving is Hell)
I’m pretty sure if Dante’s Inferno portrays a for-real place, one of the circles has people packing and unpacking for all eternity.
WWJB (What Would Jesus Brew)? Tapping Into Our Franciscan Roots
“Beer if proof that God loves us.”
Christian Exorcism Leads to Gay Teen’s Suicide
“Love the sinner, hate the sin” is a cop out, says Christian Piatt. On the courage to love our gay neighbors.
Clowns, Bad Haircuts and Dreams of Disaster
My wife and I have bad dreams that leave us wondering, “Are we ready for the future?”
Hearts in the Trash
I packed the car like a Tetris master for the move. What are these “feelings” you speak of?
Lost and Found Life
Christian Piatt talks about saying goodbye, and why everyone should go through their whole house once a year.