A Watershed Moment for Evangelicals?
Recently, President Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself in a Christ-like role, healing a sick individual, with different people around him and a lot of strange imagery in the photo. There were eagles—which are not the issue—but also fighter jets, glowing figures in the sky, and an overall tone that was just bizarre. Some of the figures looked almost demonic. It was a weird image in a lot of different ways. But the bigger issue was not just that it was weird. The bigger issue was the blasphemy of presenting yourself as Jesus. That is, by definition, the action of an antichrist—presenting yourself as a pseudo-Christ. The photo itself was creepy, which is probably the right word for it.
The Bomb and the Sovereignty of God
Recently, unable to sleep, I stayed up late and watched a Netflix film I had added to my watchlist months ago: A House of Dynamite. I knew almost nothing about the plot going in. What unfolded was a sobering story that imagines how key figures within the United States national security apparatus might respond in the midst of a nuclear attack.
Why Am I So Tired in My Faith?
Why do many Christians today feel exhausted from trying to be good enough?
It is true that our American culture is obsessed with performance, production, and perceived value but how does this translate to church culture? Why do we find ourselves working so hard for intimacy with God only to end up feeling like He is even further away? What would happen if we could truly do as the Bible commands us in Psalm 46:10 and “cease striving and know that I am God?”
Work, Loss, and the Search for Purpose: A Christian Perspective on Netflix Hit, Train Dreams
Denis Johnson tells the story of Robert Grainier, a man shaped by loneliness, labor, and loss in the American West near the turn of the twentieth century. Without spoiling the plot, Robert’s life is marked by repeated catastrophe, interrupted by only brief pockets of ordinary joy. He is resilient—stalwart, loyal, and hardy—and yet the tone of the story is unmistakably melancholic: a man doing his best to live well while the world moves on without noticing.
Crossing the Threshold: Stories of Transformation and the Enchanting Journey with Christ
What makes a story captivating? For some, it's the allure of adventure, the resonance with relatable characters, or the thrill of unexpected twists. As we navigate life's narrative, we often find inspiration in various stories. Personally, my love for storytelling is symbolized by my signature bowties, reminiscent of the iconic Doctor Who and the transformative journeys he invites his companions on. Just as the Doctor's blue box conceals a vast universe within, our lives too can be transformed by encountering the extraordinary, especially in the context of faith and the enchanting presence of Christ.