Quoheleth All is Vanity

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Greatness, love of self—these are vanities? The WTF Puritan Scolds think so. To them, everything is vanity, everything is stupid, everything is a striving after wind.Continue Reading

In Yong Child

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Sin is a Child of Yin. Yin exists as does Yang. It is a reflection of the dual nature of God’s creation. There are unified pairs throughout His creation. Yin and Yang are core attributes of the world we live in. Yin, the dark side, is an attribute of sin.Continue Reading

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