In Letter 6 of C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape Letters, the demons strategize to distract humans from real relationships, urging benevolence for distant causes while fostering malice toward those nearby. This pattern reflects modern behavior where online compassion replaces genuine local connection. Christians are encouraged to adhere to biblical wisdom, emphasizing love and service in their immediate communities.
Category Archives: Christian Life
Aspirational?
Jesus’ prayer in John 17:14–19 illustrates the Christian calling to live as distinct yet engaged participants in the world. Sanctification through God’s Word shapes believers’ lives, influencing their relationships and households. While facing accusations of hypocrisy, genuine Christian transformation highlights a pursuit of faithfulness and integrity, reflecting God’s design for flourishing in everyday life.
Walking as Jesus Walked
John encourages believers to avoid sin through a relationship with Christ, who serves as their advocate. Walking as Jesus did involves patterning one’s life after His character and commands. While believers may stumble, the focus should be on sincere direction toward Christlikeness, leading to inner peace and joy through obedience and reliance on God’s wisdom.
Wisdom is the Ultimate Buff
Ever feel life’s choices hit like video game buffs or debuffs? Discover Proverbs’ wisdom hacks for relationships, money, and decisions—stack blessings, dodge curses! Ditch cultural privilege excuses for biblical wins that level up your family legacy. Ready to quest for God’s upgrades? Read now!
Are the Amish Socialists?
The Amish community exemplifies a model of voluntary mutual aid that contrasts sharply with coercive socialism. While both emphasize collective welfare, Amish practices stem from faith and shared values, enabling natural support without government intervention. Their success highlights the limitations of scaling such a model within a diverse and sinful society.
Deceptive Compassion
Overcome “Deceptive Compassion” by moving away from imaginary feel-good benevolence and towards genuine Christian charity with those in your community.
Enemies Into Brothers and Sisters
What can turn enemies into brothers and sisters? Only Christ.
With by Skye Jethani – Book Review
Skye Jethani’s “With” offers a transformative framework, contrasting deficient postures toward God with the desired relational dynamic, “Life With God,” which emphasizes communion, trust, and love over transactional or performance-based approaches.
The Future is Local
The Problem If you haven’t read Jonathan Haidt’s excellent book, The Anxious Generation, I highly recommend it. I reviewed it last year, here. This book and the research behind it have helped lead the charge to make some significant changes in society to help with the growing mental health crisis in our world. The basicContinue reading “The Future is Local”
The Real American Gospel
The author reflects on identity as an American Christian following five years of lockdown and personal challenges. Reassessing the essence of the American Gospel, he emphasizes that it transcends Christian Nationalism. True faith is about living the Gospel and sharing it boldly, focusing on transformed lives through Christ for the good of all.
Seeing God 