There’s a lot to the Christian life. We have a law that’s designed to guide us, to keep us truly free. The struggle, as with all change, is where the rubber meets the road. James tells me today to, “Be doers of the word and not hearers only.” I can’t pick and choose which parts of Christianity I’ll partake in and which parts I’ll let slip by. It’s a lifestyle, an all encompassing worldview that should shade my every decision.

Jesus makes clear His distain of those lukewarm souls who are neither indifferent nor on fire. I hope, by my actions, to not fall into that crowd, despite how easy it may be.

First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8

Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Finally listening to Ólafur Arnalds’ latest release, re:member. He’s my favorite modern classical composer and I found him thanks to Apple Music! 🎵

I remember a time when flight attendants were responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers. Now they’re butlers who push credit cards, responsible for mediating petty disputes between people.

There’s something romantic and whimsical about airport terminals.

What a great start to the day!

Good morning!

What would the Internet be like if we didn’t immediately assume the worst in everyone else?

How does an airline set a 50 minute delay on a 6am flight the night before at 9pm? Crew? Maintenance?

Clothes for little girls are so much fun.

After listening to the Micro Monday microcast, I’ve updated my bio. I really love the way this whole platform feels. Bonus: now you can be sure that I’m not a bot.

In these dark times, it’s important to focus on small wins.

Safari bookmarks are so bad at favicons. I hope that improves in Mojave.

This weekend’s readings were a non-stop blockbuster of well know biblical passages. Just in time for my wedding anniversary, there was Paul’s exhortation for married couples. What really struck me came from Joshua, “As for me and my household, we shall serve the Lord.” (Jos 24:15)

We’re coming to a very difficult journey in the American Church as the misdeeds of a few wolves in the clergy is coming to light. In these soon to be dark and tumultuous times, I know that the antidote to pride, lust, and deceit is to live as saints.

So that is what my family shall do. We shall remain faithful to Christ’s Church, we shall pray for and assist the victims, we shall advocate for justice and repentance, and we shall continue to serve the Lord with all of our minds and all of our hearts.

First Reading: Joshua 24: 1-2, 15-17, 18

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32

Gospel: John 6:60-69

Few apps are as indispensable as Ulysses.