Seven years ago, in 2018, I wrote one of my most popular blog posts — a blog about whether or not “masturbation is a sin.” That piece was honest, imperfect, and deeply personal. I wrote it because I genuinely wanted to know if masturbating, as a Christian, was “wrong,” and I was tired of reading … Continue reading A Theology of Self-Pleasure: Exploring Masturbation, Desire and Faithful Embodiment
“Did you all see the recent Adventist controversy?” That’s the text message I woke up to yesterday in my Bible study WhatsApp group chat. I’ve been hearing rumblings about the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ most recent Camp Meeting. Every year, there seems to be a lot of criticism of the camp meeting of … Continue reading The “Great Controversy” is Prophecy Over People: What Criticisms of Le’Andria Johnson and Claudia Allen Get Wrong
One of the reasons I love The Real is because — in this politically correct and post-Christian culture — the hosts are never afraid to talk about their faith in God. Watch: Continue reading “Jesus” moments on The Real – YouTube
When my second cousin was four years old and he would get upset, he would pout and furrow his forehead the best he could and say, “I am mad-at-you-sad-at-you.” I would try my best to take him seriously and validate his feelings by not smiling or laughing. Today, I am definitely not smiling or laughing … Continue reading Angry Conversations with God
I failed my bar exam. I was shocked. I was incredulous. I was hurt. I was disappointed. Then reality set in and the questions ensued. Of course, there were the obvious and practical questions: Did anyone else fail? What would I do with my life? What would I tell my future employer? How would my parents … Continue reading The Incredulity of Faith
