retreat
The Second Perch: Faithfulness Doesn't Happen Accidentally
I was rescued from a lot. That's why I refuse to let my life happen accidentally. Inside my annual personal retreat and the roles-and-arete framework that keeps me honest.
john 17
Loosen Your Grip: John 17 and the Art of Becoming God
Jesus didn't pray that you'd try harder. He prayed you'd be pulled into the life of God. Maybe it's time to loosen the grip.
20 verses
Day 17 These Things Are Allegories
Paul looked at the story of Sarah and Hagar and said, "These things are an allegory." No disclaimer, no apology. Ancient readers knew the difference between history and myth. Maybe it's time we trusted them—and ourselves—to read Scripture for what it means, not just what it says on the surface.
Public Journaling
Being Held
I don't remember being held as a child. To briefly remind folks, I didn't know my biological father. My biological mother,
john 18
How to Tell If Something Is Actually True
You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free
Books
How to Live
by Derek Sivers
Jesus Was Deconstructing Before You Were
Plus a wild Bible fact and some of my favorite links from this week
Book Review
Intentional
by Chris Bailey
Day 16 Change the Narrative
I'm almost done with my 20-ish Verses to Rebuild Your Faith book. To receive the final 6 chapters (as well as all the
Book Review
Enheduana: The World's First Author
Author/Translator: Sophus Helle Rating: 5/7 (Good, don’t go out of your way, but enjoyable Date Finished: 2026-01-26 Part of my ongoing project
john 3
Born Again into What? Making Sense of John 3
John 3:16, the most famous verse in the Bible. You've seen it on signs at sporting events, heard it quoted in evangelistic
Book Review
Slow Productivity, Cal Newport
Author: Cal Newport Rating: 6/7 (Good Plus, Worth Repeating) Date Finished: 2026-01-24 Newport argues that knowledge workers have trapped themselves in "pseudoproductivity"