Category Archives: Culture

Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 3

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Jason

The word “anxiety” is derived from another word meaning “to choke” or “to cause pain by squeezing.” One of the Greek words for anxiety was used to describe the yokes that would be put on the necks of slaves in … Continue reading →

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The Social Dilemma

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Jason

If you have a Netflix subscription, you really need to go watch The Social Dilemma, a documentary on the ways in which social media manipulates us. The “dilemma” is multi-faceted. Advertisers vie for our attention across our myriad social media … Continue reading →

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eBook on Cancel Culture

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Jason

One of the more disturbing trends we’ve seen of late is the rise of what has been labeled our “cancel culture.” It’s a manipulation tool utilized by both the right and the left to suppress free speech. Anyone who dissents … Continue reading →

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Politics: The Ideology of Idolatry

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Jason

I’m convinced that the great idolatry for many of us is our deep commitment to our political ideology. The past few months have been difficult for all of us. I’ve taken to saying things like, “We’re all playing hurt,” and … Continue reading →

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We Can Do Better.

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Jason

Originally posted on Faith & Education:
John Steinbeck once wrote, “Try to understand men. If you understand each other, you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads to hate and almost always leads to love.”…

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Talking to Strangers

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Jason

I just finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know. So much of this book was a revelation, especially in light of the seismic cultural shifts we’ve witnessed in the last … Continue reading →

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That’s What I See

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Jason

[Edited June 2021] Below is a post I originally wrote in early June 2020. This post was my attempt to capture some of what I was thinking and feeling during those days. A fellow Christian recently approached me to discuss … Continue reading →

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What Breaks Your Heart?

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Jason

What breaks your heart? I’ve been thinking about the things that get us really incensed, the sorts of things that outrage us. In my circles, I hear a lot of outrage over things like businesses requiring patrons to wear masks. … Continue reading →

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The Coddling of the American Mind: A Review

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Jason

I just finished reading a great book written by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt entitled The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. If you’re a Kindle reader, you … Continue reading →

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Be Gracious: A Quarantine Prayer

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Jason

Turn to me and be gracious to me… Psalm 86:16 Let’s face it: we’re spending a lot of time with our loved ones in close quarters these days. I’ve found myself saying this repeatedly over the past few weeks — … Continue reading →

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