Category Archives: Community

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”

Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey – Book Review

Allie Beth Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” critiques how progressive activists exploit Christian compassion to manipulate beliefs on contentious issues like abortion, gender, and immigration. She argues that true empathy must align with biblical love, warning against the dangers of emotional slogans that bypass critical moral inquiry. The book encourages discernment and genuine compassion among Christians.

The Desire to be on the Inside

The pursuit of belonging in exclusive social circles, termed “inner rings,” often leads to self-deception and compromise. C.S. Lewis warns that these groups are more about exclusion than genuine connection. Instead of chasing status, individuals should focus on developing real skills and authentic relationships, cultivating true belonging and enlightenment through genuine efforts.

How to Have a Good Day

A few months ago, I came across this short video. I’m the wrong generation to know who Forrest Frank is or to recognize his music, but I appreciated the simplicity of the encouragement in this video. We’ve all been there, dragging through a difficult day or time in need of someone to give us aContinue reading “How to Have a Good Day”

A Match MAID in Hell

MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying, is becoming a more common practice in some western societies. When you examine the changes in the practices in the last ten years, you may be surprised to see how it has developed. Today, we’ll look at one specific case to open our conversation about what is happening.