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What does it mean to be human? And what is our telos—our end, our purpose? It’s a question that has nagged every human for millennia (some actively pursue an answer, some just binge Netflix to avoid it). It’s the question that drives philosophers, theologians, artists, revolutionaries and more. It’s the question that, whether we actively
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Jesus & The Sabbath (Pt. 4) • A Day of Healing
2–3 minutesAs we’ve already seen (here and here), Jesus has quite a few run-ins with religious leaders on the Sabbath. One recurring theme that we see in a handful of these dust-ups is that somebody is ailing—physically broken—and in need of healing. In the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus heal a man with a deformed hand
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The Sabbath run-in that we looked at in our last post is paralleled in Matthew. Matthew adds a little more detail about what Jesus said to those who were confronting him. After seemingly using David to justify his ethical violations, he pulls out another example to justify his “wrong” actions.” He tells the Pharisees, “Or
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Many years, but only a couple Bible chapters after our last post, we see one of Jesus’ first Sabbath throw-downs. While walking along with his disciples, some of Jesus’ students felt a little rumbly in their tumbly. So, as they pressed on through the fields, they broke off heads of grain, rubbed off the husks
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Did you know that Jesus lived from age 2-30? Well, of course, you did. But does your intellectual knowledge of Jesus living from 2-30 shape your vision of his humanity? The Orthodox Christian doctrine says that Jesus was fully God and fully man. But, if you’re honest, does your idea of Jesus as “fully man” involve
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Are My Limitless Productivity Systems Crushing My Soul?
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7–10 minutesDigital productivity systems are remarkably useful. They provide us a virtually unlimited storage of ideas. Yet, perhaps being able to keep track of every task or idea assigned is not all that helpful. In my productivity journey, I’m worried that my digital systems are actually becoming more of a burden than an aide.
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Separating Character from Conversion
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4–5 minutesIn his book, The Company of One, author Paul Jarvis is mapping out a proposed shift in how business leaders can reframe their thinking from bigger-is-always-better to questioning growth and, at times, choosing to stay small on purpose. He argues, “There’s a core assumption that growth is always good, is always unlimited, and is required
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Kids & Technology (Pt. 4) · The Vitality of Intentionality
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15–23 minutesThis post discusses the impact of technology on children’s development and suggests household habits to create intentional technology use. It emphasizes the need for counter communities, sanctuary spaces, and single-purpose technology. The article encourages conversations with children about technology use and taking small steps towards a vision of cultivating a flourishing life in Christ.
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In today’s attention economy, time is indeed money for tech companies and influencers. But for Christian parents shepherding their kids, time is about formation, not just money. Small bits of time spent on digital devices add up to a significant influence. Smartphones and social media negatively impact mental health, especially for young girls. It’s crucial…
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Kids & Technology (Pt. 2) · Understanding Technology
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6–9 minutesIn our series on Kids & Technology, we explore how our approach to technology impacts our children. The Bible and philosophers like Arendt and Ellul show that our tools shape us and have inherent biases. A real-life example of a technology mishap illustrates how our desire to nurture our kids is often overshadowed by a…
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