It is Easter weekend. Friday's service at church was solemn and moving. Saturday was silent. And now it is Sunday, and the sun is rising in the East. I'm reminded this morning of hope. And as I think on hope, the scene of Helm's Deep is one that resounds the wonder and beauty of the... Continue Reading →
The Shadow
The living who breathe, on quest to be free,but inside bleeds, longs to be happy.Entering this world, he curses and cries,running from the enemy, but only to find...the dream that is life, with cheer does strive,struggle and trial, some pasture may find,but vexed within, polished, yet grim.Find you he will, enter your thrill,break you, bend... Continue Reading →
Reflections of a Son who Lost his Mother
"Son of man, can these bones live?" On October 15th, 2021, my Mom died. Her death has brought more sorrow into my soul than I've ever experienced and more of a fixation on eternal realities than I have ever had. I was so close with my Mom. She was not only my Mom, she was... Continue Reading →
Brief Thoughts on Classical Educational Philosophy
The past few days I've been attending a conference on classical pedagogy. For starters, any advocate of the classical philosophy of educating students will seek and teach (and I believe rightly so) what is true, good, and beautiful. I have seen first hand this past year how helpful it is for students to be taught... Continue Reading →
But God…
Introduction to New Blog - Previously, this blog was known as Treasuring Christ. That still is my aim in life and ministry; to treasure Jesus Christ and his glorious gospel above all else, to show the immeasurable riches of God's grace toward those who believe, and vocationally - to feed God's flock the best that... Continue Reading →
A Mere Genesis
The following is an essay I submitted to Mere Orthodoxy arguing for why The Magician's Nephew is the best book in the Narnia series. Not a typical sermonic post, but thought my readers may enjoy! The Gatehouse of Narnia - Imagine that you just walked into an enormous castle. As you slowly close the thick... Continue Reading →