Beware the Sirens’ Song

Beware the Sirens’ Song

The masses do not see the Sirens. They do not hear songs in the air. Blind, deaf, stooping, they pull at their oars in the holds of the earth. But the more select, the captains, they harken to a Siren within them… and royally squander their lives with...
Exploring My Depravity

Exploring My Depravity

It is possible to be highly educated and at the same time morally depraved.   There is, in fact, a certain kind of moral depravity that only the highly educated can attain, because it requires sophisticated skills of rationalization and self-deception.”  – Iain...
We Suffer, We Die- But Why?

We Suffer, We Die- But Why?

When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”...
The Entire World is a Stage

The Entire World is a Stage

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts…” -William Shakespeare If the world is nothing more than a magnificent theatrical performance, then we...
Revive US Once More

Revive US Once More

“To all my non-believing, sort-of-believing, and used-to-be-believing friends: I feel like I should begin with a confession. I am sorry that so often for you the biggest obstacle to God has been Christians.” – Shane Claiborne Twice each year, Florida...