Soli Deo Gloria! On the Blog: The Bittersweet Taste of Instant NewsI reflect on my love-hate feelings towards the news. My Top Read Pick: You Cannot Reinvent Yourself“You are not just an individual. You are not your own creation. You did not invent yourself. You exist in a web of relationships. You are a social…
Month: April 2023
The Bittersweet Taste of Instant News
First, before I begin this foray into my thoughts on today’s mainstream news, I must lay out this disclaimer: THIS IS MY OPINION. I am not an expert on news and interpretation. I’m just a guy who thinks out loud. When it comes to the love-hate relationship I have with instant news (read that, instant…
The Weekly Nerd – April 20th Edition
Welcome to the Week (almost weekend)! My Top Read: Trusting God with Creation But Not ProvidenceJohn Piper once defined God’s Providence as God’s “purposeful sovereignty” (from his massive book Providence). Here, Tim Challies really nails our (mankind’s) issue God’s providence. Short. Sweet. Right on.I love this line that Challies wrote in this piece, “Faith directs…
The Weekly Nerd – Easter 2024 Edition
Happy Resurrection Sunday! I hope you all have a blessed Lord’s Day! My Top Pick How Does The Cross Lead Us To Humility?“He’s saying that for an awakened heart—a heart that’s been touched by grace and the gospel—there’s a different kind of humility that is produced. When you think about what Jesus did for you,…
The Weekly Nerd – April 1st Edition
Welcome to Level 4 Today’s Pick: Dad Jokes Are Good For You“A recent study says that despite the embarrassment that “dad jokes” can cause, it might do some kids good in the future.” 11 Passages To Read To Help Fight AngerThis is a handy list to have as sometimes the urge to get angry can…