Does Our Theology Allow for Martians?

No, I don’t mean aliens. Well, maybe — but more on that later. Earlier this week, SpaceX launched their Falcon Heavy rocket in one of the most widely watched livestream events ever. It culminated in something truly unique as test launches go: a car being...

Why Read and Write Fictional Stories?

I wrestle with this question a lot, probably more than I should. There’s a certain expectation among Christians (those who read frequently, anyway) that the books you should be reading are theological. Instructional. Non-fiction. It’s usually not an overt...

Sixteen Hundred Seventy Three Words Per Day

I officially embarked on my novel-writing journey in November, through a nationwide challenge called National Novel Writing Month — or NaNoWriMo for short. The goal for NaNoWriMo is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. This was the first time I had attempted it,...

Ministry Interview | 1120AM The Bridge

My wife, Naomi, and I joined the afternoon drivetime radio program on Austin’s 1120AM The Bridge, hosted by Thomas Umstattd Jr. We spoke about our ministry to international students with Bridges International. Recorded on August 29,...