Debating one translation over another is largely a waste of time — There has been a long debate over which translation of the Bible is the best. There are those who believe King James’s translation reigns supreme, others say New International Version (NIV) offers the most accurate depiction of the text. Other people enjoy English Standard Version (ESV). …

You don’t need to jet set to take these insights to heart — #1: Everything Is Edible Food prepared for you in a restaurant is not going to kill you. Unless you have an unfortunate allergy, everything you can buy from food stands, local markets, and foreign restaurants is edible. …

This little known philosophy sees promise where others see disaster — In 1798, Thomas Robert Malthus wrote a book entitled An Essay on the Principle of Population in which he outlined a theory that claimed people would eventually run out of rope. His ideas revolved primarily around population growth. Malthus wrote that population growth is exponential and that natural resources are…

My method is a simple method anyone can use — My goal for a working day is to write 5,000 words. Everyone I tell that to says that that is a lot. Many people even say that is too much. But that is my goal. Realistically, it often comes out to around 4,000 words a day on average. …

A callback to an earlier Gospel moment — In Matthew chapter 16, Jesus rebukes his most devoted servant, Peter, telling him “Get behind me Satan!”. It is a stunning moment for many reasons that has stood out over time. Peter had declared Jesus as the Messiah “the Son of the living God” a mere six verses earlier. Peter…

They’re trying to prevent us from leaving, again — On September 11th, 2021 the United States and NATO will have been in Afghanistan for twenty years. Two decades. The US entered the country as a response to the awful 9/11 terror attacks. In that time period, there has been an estimated 212,000+ people killed including over 45,000 civilians. The…

And that could be hurting your health and your happiness — As smart technology becomes more and more prevalent in society, people are starting to spend less and less time outdoors. According to new surveys, 51% of Americans spend less than 5 hours a week outdoors. That is becoming a problem for people’s health. This unhealthy trend is also coming at…

Life isn’t extraordinary, it’s largely ordinary — and that’s okay — On a morning just like any other, I woke up to a familiar scene. The sink was full of dishes to the point that I could not fit anything from my breakfast into the sink. I stared at the pile and thought to myself “I don’t want to do the…

Having the courage to weather all outcomes — The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is found in the Book of Daniel and it describes three devout Hebrews who refuse to bow down to the king’s image. Everyone else is instructed to worship the image of the king and anyone who does not bow is to be put…