The Questions I Was Never Allowed to Ask in Church
August 1, 2026
Some questions get you labeled a troublemaker. This is a list of mine — and why I think the answers matter more than the institution’s
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When Faith Gets Messy
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Knowing About vs. Knowing: The Difference That Changes Everything
August 1, 2026
Theological knowledge is not the same as relational knowledge. You can pass every doctrine exam and still not know Him. Here’s why that matters.
What If We Read the New Testament Without Denominational Glasses?
August 1, 2026
A thought experiment: remove every lens your tradition handed you, and read the Gospels cold. What do you actually find?
What the Marine Corps Taught Me About Religious Loyalty
August 1, 2026
Semper Fidelis. Always Faithful. As a Marine I learned what that really costs — and why I can’t give that kind of loyalty to an
The Title Problem: When Position Becomes Identity
August 1, 2026
Pastor. Elder. Bishop. Doctor of Ministry. At what point does a God-given role become a self-protecting identity? A frank look at ministry titles.
Why Paul Called It Dung: A Close Reading of Philippians 3
August 1, 2026
The skubalon is stronger than most translations let on. Here’s what Paul actually said — and what it means for the credentials we collect.
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Exploring the questions many are afraid to ask.
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