Turning Pain into Power
I’ve heard a lot of songs that talk about turning pain into power (usually the sort of songs I use for workout music). What people...
Who Am I?
As of this week, I am twenty-five years old. I’ve spent a lot of time this week reflecting on who I am and who I...
Saying Goodbye
I am writing this post from the bedroom I moved into right after I turned six years old. It’s been nineteen years since then, and...
Do Not Be Surprised
Do Not Be Surprised “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange...
On Abuse of Power
For anyone who hasn’t heard yet, I have some big news to share. In a few weeks, I will be moving to Japan for two-and-a-half...
The Poetic Personality
When I was in high school, one of my favorite textbooks was a Norton Anthology of English Literature. I’ve held onto it in faith that...
The Old Testament – oh, come on.
The Study of History A couple of days ago, I started watching a TV documentary series on ancient archeological sites. I’m always a little skeptical...
Adaptation and the Old Testament
John Gladden I’ve mentioned before the large cemetery next to my house. In the days of COVID-19, when there aren’t just too many places to...
Old Testament Morality – Too Harsh?
I argued in the last post that Old Testament morality, far from being capricious or out of character with the New Testament, in fact enshrines...
The Old Testament Tyrant
“I’ve spoken before about the primary example of Old Testament barbarism,” the professor said. “Recall the story of Abraham being told to kill his only...