Absolute vs. Relative Harm

When my boys were younger we would wrestle a lot. They’d jump on me or punch me in the arm and I’d say something like “a fly, a fly just landed on me,” or “a gnat just bit me.” It was my way of saying, “Do your best, you can’t really hurt big ole dad.” … Continue reading Absolute vs. Relative Harm

Punk Evangelicals and Psalm 19

I have been a fan of punk rock for a long time. Rise Against is my favorite band of the last decade; I love Irish Punk - Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly. Decades ago, the classic punk band The Clash famously sang, “I fought the law, and the law won.” Punk is a movement based on … Continue reading Punk Evangelicals and Psalm 19

Vale of Tears

Psalm 121:1 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” I think we have all read these words, probably even sung them before. Take a moment to ask yourself a question that may seem quite obvious. If … Continue reading Vale of Tears