Work of Noble Note
Today I turned twenty-four years old. I have grown and matured a great deal in the last several years, particularly since graduating from college and...
The Power of the Cross
We live in a culture that above all things fears and hates suffering....
A Good Kind of Weird
Have you ever looked at someone you’ve known for years and found his face unfamiliar? You still know who he is, but for a few...
All Things Made New
"The former things are passing away... behold! I am making all things new."...
Of Heroes and Hobbits
Do we have a duty to be brave?...
Allison and I
Ever feel like you just don't fit in?...
Failure: The Way Out
I vividly remember the last time I saw my grandfather alive. He was in a hospital bed, half sitting-up against thin white pillows, his hand...
The Secret to Strength
“Aaaah!” I had to stop. I was a mile-and-a-half from my apartment, running along a tree-lined road, but I doubled over as I reached the...
Three Kinds of Comfort
Since graduating college – and even before – I have learned a great deal about dealing with stress. I’ve also learned that there are a...
Cover versus Concealment
The naval destroyer where I work has been running a lot of anti-terrorism drills lately. It’s a tad risky running drills on a warship, because...