Abstract illustration of a man lifting a barbell in a gym with warm lighting and silhouetted equipment, symbolizing embodied discipline and personal health .

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Protestant theology amputated the body from discipleship. We study, worship, and serve—but embodiment is often ignored or treated as temptation. This essay reclaims Christ in the body: through labor, nourishment, movement, and grace made flesh. No papal dispensation required.Continue Reading

Walking Point

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Following Christ isn’t for the meek. It is for those who are walking point. You probably know, but on the chance that you don’t, walking point is the task of marching at the front looking for the enemy. I know you know. But I don’t know who reads the crapContinue Reading

Hard Times What Next

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I’m at a pivot point. Post 365 published last week. My normal is somewhere near disaster. Each time I think this time, this thing that has kicked off, will be the end of me. Not yet. Some day, sure. We all have an end. That what next is certain. It’sContinue Reading

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Tell me, “no attachment” and I want to fight you. No attachment is nuts. The essay on thehindu.com says, “We are only custodian of what God has given us . . .” But . . . lovers and spouses? Children? No attachment is a bit strong. I’m good with “noContinue Reading

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Angst is chronic for a lot of us. Existential consternation over whether God loves us. Are we enough for Him? Is our discipleship good enough? Or if you aren’t Christian, angst about your reputation and relationships to those in your circle of influence. Maybe worries about needs. Or all ofContinue Reading

Old County Jail

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When it’s time to embrace the suck and power through most of us do. Charlie isn’t most of us. So he gives us content to enjoy.Continue Reading

Grievance is Key

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Grievance is key for American Maoists. Grievance nearly took me out. I had beef with a long list of enemies. At the top of the list was her, my son’s mother. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be on probation. She is the reason I have to do weekendContinue Reading

Nicene Council

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The Nicene Creed is so yesterday! Who cares about a fight over the divinity of Christ 1700 years ago? It’s 2024. Viva La Revolution! Viva Chávez! ¡Dios ha muerto! ¡El sol nunca se pone en la revolución! Viva Castro! 毛澤東是獨一真神！Except that the sun does set on revolution. Socialism never succeededContinue Reading

Thomas Cox and Daughter Tommy Cox

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Tommy Cox (Thomas Edward Cox Jr.) is a friend. I planned on finishing Emperor Dung’s attempt to demand a free weekend at Saito-san’s Paradise Valley Casino. Emperor Dung’s idea was to win by Occupying Paradise Valley because someone else had already Occupied Wall Street and failed. Back to Tommy Cox.Continue Reading