In 1962, the world came closer to nuclear war than most of us realize. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, a Soviet submarine slipped beneath the ocean, cut off from communication with Moscow. Above it, the U.S. Navy dropped depth charges. They were not intended to destroy the submarine, but to force it to surface. Inside …
Continue reading The Power of Saying No: Biblical Self-Control in Everyday Life
In Japan, there is a curious fruit known as Shikaku Suika, translated “square watermelon.” It begins its life no differently than any other watermelon. No altered seed. No genetic adjustment. Nothing within the fruit is changed at all. Instead, while it is still growing, it is placed inside a rigid container. Day by day, the …
Continue reading Be Not Conformed: How Culture Quietly Shapes the Christian Mind
Since I don’t have the SEC Network right now because of the YouTube TV and Disney dispute, I’ve found myself watching old game videos online instead. One of them was Miami’s heartbreaking loss last year when Coach Mario Cristobal chose not to kneel in the victory formation. All the Hurricanes had to do was take …
I used to enjoy writing restaurant reviews.Yelp. TripAdvisor. Google.It felt like a small way to contribute, guiding others toward a great meal or away from a disappointing one. I’d post pictures of the food, rate the service, note the décor.Five stars for that cozy bistro with the warm bread and friendly waiter.One star for the …
Continue reading God Sees What We Can’t: A Lesson from One-Star Reviews
