Is Evil Real?
“No one is really evil,” so the argument goes. “Cackling, self-conscious villains only exist in movies. Life is more complicated than that. People act out...
The Past and the Future
Last night, I finished a 350-page history of Japan from the 1500s through 2014. I always find history interesting, and particularly so when I’m living...
Why Do I Believe?
Earlier today, I was watching a debate between Christian and atheist scientists. As the debate drew to a close, I was taken aback when the...
Why is Evil Easy?
Last week, I finally watched the movie Unplanned. It was an excellent film – although very intense; I wouldn’t recommend watching it on a whim....
Winds of Change
A couple of days ago, I spent a good half-hour scrolling through the photos on my phone, which basically tell my life story back to...
Made Perfect
“Count it all joy,” James says, “when you fall into various trials.” This was YouVersion’s verse of the day on the day I left home...
Turning Pain into Power
I’ve heard a lot of songs that talk about turning pain into power (usually the sort of songs I use for workout music). What people...
Who Am I?
As of this week, I am twenty-five years old. I’ve spent a lot of time this week reflecting on who I am and who I...
Do Not Be Surprised
Do Not Be Surprised “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange...
On Abuse of Power
For anyone who hasn’t heard yet, I have some big news to share. In a few weeks, I will be moving to Japan for two-and-a-half...