Life, faith and the future of the planet
These days, I spend a lot of time walking along the coastline not far from our home. We are fortunate to live near a stunning stretch of marine preserve with a well-maintained path between the ocean and the bush. The … Continued
It’s not unusual for us as thoughtful, conscious, emotional human beings to experience a deep existential crisis of the soul. Some have referred to the phenomenon as “The Dark Night” (St. John of the Cross), others as “The Wall” (Hagberg … Continued
I’m teaching on the subject of Christian Spirituality this semester at Alphacrucis University College. I’m also developing a new unit on Discipleship for the Bachelor and Master of Theology and Ministry degrees. That means for the past few months, I … Continued
“Marriage is made in heaven, but then again, so are thunder and lightning” – Oscar Wilde. Few experiences in life can produce more joy or pain than marriage. Marriage is an almost universal human social phenomenon that all cultures have … Continued
Vulnerability is a curious thing. On the one hand, we genuinely desire to be vulnerable with others. We know that vulnerability is essential to authenticity, and we all want to be known and loved for who we truly are. On … Continued
I’ve been thinking lately about measuring outputs and their corresponding outcomes. I’ve concluded that there are basically four levels of output. These can be best understood as activity, productivity, effectiveness, and attractiveness. Activity implies busyness, but that doesn’t necessarily mean … Continued
Life in the twenty-first century certainly comes with many unique challenges, and perhaps none more pervasive and perplexing than the role that mobile web technology now plays. With the advent of smart devices like phones and tablets, life has changed … Continued
Do all lives matter? No. Obviously not. Should all lives matter? Absolutely. And in an ideal world, all lives would matter. But we don’t live in an ideal world. We live in a broken, fallen, imperfect, and deeply damaged world … Continued
I’ve mentioned my fascination with the future before, and lately, I have been contemplating the role of technology in that future. For as long as humans have been walking the earth, they have used technology. From the very first stone … Continued
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth”. – Matthew 5:5 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy’. But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who … Continued
