A serene watercolor painting of the empty tomb of Jesus. An angel in white robes sits on the rolled-away stone, speaking to three women kneeling before him. In the bright morning sky, the word "LOVE" is formed by soft white clouds, with sunbeams radiating behind it.

What Kind of Resurrection Do You Want?

Spiritual Longing & Real Life

Many people talk about resurrection without ever asking what kind of life God actually promised. This piece explores the difference between cultural Easter, spiritualized Easter, and the embodied hope Jesus revealed. From Genesis to the empty tomb, we see why a physical resurrection matters — and why it changes everything about our future.

Cultural Easter, Spiritual Easter, and the Embodied Hope Jesus Actually Offered
A man stands in a barren field, gesturing in despair with his back to a distant cross on a hill.

Life’s not fair!

Spiritual Longing & Real Life

Life isn’t fair, and most of us feel that long before we can explain it. Scripture doesn’t deny that pain, but it reframes what “right, just, and fair” really mean. This piece asks a harder, better question: what if the fairness we demand isn’t the fairness we need?

Why God’s mercy is better than the fairness we demand.
Three crosses from Good Friday. The scene as just after the sun has gone below the horizon, everything a hue of evening blue. But the image is black and white, from the left edge until it reaches Jesus' cross, where the scene begins to pick up its natural color.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness

Forgiveness isn’t about pretending nothing happened. It’s about discovering the good news Jesus actually brought—grace for real people, healing for real wounds, and an invitation to open the door to what comes next.

Opening the Door to the Good News Again
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Does God Want to Punish Us?

Just a quick thought

Does God want to punish us?  The answer is really simple.  No – God does not want to punish us.  It’s been a long time since I felt that way, but I do still remember feeling like He does indeed wait for a reason to do it.  Actually, that’s really messed up – because the one waiting to try to get God to punish us is Satan.  You know – the devil.

The only answer that makes any sense is - No!
A small card with black letters on a white background, on a white table. The card says "Less is more".

Why are we so willing to settle for less?

Settling For Less, Spiritual Longing & Real Life

We rarely choose “less” on purpose. We drift into it — tired, discouraged, or simply not expecting anything different. This reflection looks at why settling feels so normal, what Jesus actually promised, and how even one small step toward “more” can change everything.
Hard to believe?  Apparently not too hard, since you’re still reading.  And even for someone who doesn’t believe it, that lack of belief doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

How We Drift Into Less — And Begin the Journey Back to More
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Kavanaugh Tariff Ruling – and the Ancient Warning We Keep Ignoring

Government & Politics, The Moral Cost of Governance

When Justice Kavanaugh framed the tariff ruling as a “checked the wrong box” mistake, something felt off. The deeper I looked, the more it echoed an ancient pattern – the same one that led Israel to reject God’s leadership in the days of Samuel’s sons. This piece explores what happens when judges fail, leaders grasp for power, and Christians stop paying attention.

Why Christians Must See Beyond Political Narratives
an AI image of a king sitting in an elaborate golden throne, backlit with rays of light, wearing a golden crown and massive golden robes.

God’s warned us about Kings – but we don’t listen

Spiritual Longing & Real Life, Creation & Responsibility

Israel’s request for a king wasn’t a simple political upgrade. It grew out of corruption, fear, and the longing for stability in a world that felt increasingly unsafe. Their choice in 1 Samuel 8 mirrors a pattern we still see today: when institutions fail and threats rise, nations often turn to strong leaders hoping they can fix what’s broken. This post explores that moment in Israel’s history-and what it reveals about the choices we continue to make.

When a People Lose Trust-and Look for Power to Save Them
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