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Responding to Trump
There will be no shortage of reaction to the US election over the coming days and weeks. I spent a good chunk of Tuesday night holding a week-and-a-half old baby and anxiously refreshing my news feed as the results trickled in. Sleep deprivation and paternal emotions didn’t exactly help, but as the night wore on…
Cynicism and parenting
‘I’d rather be gullible than cynical’ Sometimes you hear a phrase that feels a bit like a punch to the gut – striking unexpectedly and leaving you reeling. I had that sensation a bit over a year ago, listening to Pete Greig reflect on a podcast about the Asbury outpouring. It has stuck with me…
Christendom Nostalgia
Either I’m hearing it more or I’m just becoming more sensitive to it. Probably a bit of both. In this volatile, polarizing age I am increasingly noticing among Jesus-followers what I call a ‘Christendom nostalgia.’ A quick definition of terms – ‘Christendom’ refers to the historical period where Christianity enjoyed dominant political and social power.…
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Notes From the Potting Shed 