Scott Weiland, long-time frontman for the alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots, was found dead in his tour bus last week. STP had its heyday in the mid-1990s. Weiland struggled with substance abuse and mental illness throughout his career.
Author: Jonathan
Was our Lord not Exploited? [Thoughts on refugees]
Culture, FeaturedThe events of the past several days have been discouraging, to say the least. The terrorist attacks have reached a new high, reaching Paris, Beirut, and Egypt, all in the same week, bringing death and injury to people who were … Read the rest “Was our Lord not Exploited? [Thoughts on refugees]”
In memory of a friend
Men's IssuesDISCLAIMER: This entry is very personal, and sad. If you choose to read further, don’t say that you weren’t warned.
In understanding my world, one of the obvious things to note is my absence.
There is a world in … Read the rest “In memory of a friend ”
You don’t get to change people [Things I’ve learned this year]
Leadership, Men's IssuesTo understand me, you ought to take a while and think about the idea of change.
Change is not obtained by default or without meaning. Change is something that one must purposefully eye and desire. Change comes only through … Read the rest “You don’t get to change people [Things I’ve learned this year]”
You are addicted to your lost cause: The Psychology of Culture Wars
CultureTo understand my situation, you need to understand something about lost causes.
Lost causes in modern America. Yesterday I posted a response to Dr. Russell Moore’s article about Donald Trump. In it I detailed why I disagree with the idea … Read the rest “You are addicted to your lost cause: The Psychology of Culture Wars”
It doesn’t matter whom you vote for: Earthly leaders and the heavenly leader
LeadershipI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. – John 10:11
Scripture refers to people as sheep over 400 times. Why?
Sheep are hopelessly dumb; there is no other way to … Read the rest “It doesn’t matter whom you vote for: Earthly leaders and the heavenly leader”
The World Is Not Against You [Things I’ve Learned This Year]
Leadership, Men's Issues
Many go through life with the distinct feeling that the world is against them. Some even voice this mantra — some version of “Everything is against me!” — when things don’t go according to plan.
When I get cut off in … Read the rest “The World Is Not Against You [Things I’ve Learned This Year]”
Men: what in the world do you think you’re doing?
Men's Issues
My last post was directed to men; recent events in the news suggest that such focus is critical, especially now. It’s not that women don’t struggle with deceit and infidelity of various kinds. But as a man, I feel that … Read the rest “Men: what in the world do you think you’re doing?”
It’s NOT just a trip! Choosing to believe you CAN take a vacation with your family.
Culture, LeadershipThis is a response to this article that got so many likes and shares on social media. Parents were posting this article left and right. “We just went on a TRIP!” As I’ve said before, it is easy to point out … Read the rest “It’s NOT just a trip! Choosing to believe you CAN take a vacation with your family.”
Stop it with all the Music: Millennials are leaving the Church because the Church is worried that Millennials are leaving the Church.
CultureDISCLAIMER: I include myself when I speak about Millennials here because I fall just within the age range. I have not personally left the Church — far from it — but I resonate with many of the attitudes that Millennials … Read the rest “Stop it with all the Music: Millennials are leaving the Church because the Church is worried that Millennials are leaving the Church.”