Litmus Testing I was a biology education major in my undergrad, with a minor in general science. One of those old-school tests to determine the pH of a liquid was known as litmus paper, an acid-base indicator. You dip the paper in the liquid, turning blue if the solution is basic and red if it […]

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 Notice the “But” hanging out there at the beginning of this sentence (Yes, I intended the wordplay). It seems that Jesus’s audience may not be seeking the kingdom. What is getting in the way? […]

The World Just Is… I have been having morning devotions with N.T. Wright. Not literally, but “literature-ly.” (Don’t look it up; I made it up.) We’re working together on Truth, and he postulated something that is simply profound. The early Christians did not believe in progress… neither did they believe the world was getting worse […]

Toyin’ It fascinates me, with all our knowledge and tech, still we mess it up. Pilate must ask: “What is truth?” Jesus was standing right there! “Truth” – an original TANKA by HitchHiker inspired by the tsunami of misinformation, and the misinformation about misinformation. See John 18

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13 I believe Pastor James is cautioning us that it is impossible to comprehend the incomprehensible Infinite; that which is the Triune God of Grace. Instead, rely upon a generous God to guide […]

Babel Fish “The Babel fish is small, yellow, leech-like, and probably the oddest thing in the Universe. It feeds on brainwave energy received not from its own carrier, but from those around it. It absorbs all unconscious mental frequencies from this brainwave energy to nourish itself with. It then excretes into the mind of its […]

We have not heard from TFS in a little while. I heard he was traveling around the country with Mrs. TFS, visiting strange places, family, and friends! (not all family and friends are strange) But he has sent us a little perspective to contemplate. He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves […]