All of My Thoughts and Articles
Take Care of Things Right Away
I like having a clean kitchen. Because of this, when I’m done eating a meal, I like to rinse my dishes right away and put them in the dishwasher. If I have a pan that ...
You Can Only Do 2 Things Well
One of the most common complaints in our society today is that we’re too busy, and we don’t have enough time to do the things that are important to us. There certainly are a lot ...
On Loan
The Stoic philosopher Epictetus talked a lot about the importance of differentiating between what was inside of our control, and what was outside of our control. He had a very limited view of what was ...
Is the Genesis Account Prescriptive or Descriptive?
I was listening to a talk the other day about the roles of men and women, both in marriage and in the church. One of the points the speaker made was the importance of looking ...
8 Lessons From Statistics That Can Change Your Life
Most people hate statistics. I used to teach statistics for undergraduate students, and no one liked the class, no matter how hard I tried to make it interesting. (Maybe my examples from Saved by the Bell ...
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
I recently finished reading an interesting book called The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. The book offers a unique perspective on a problem that many of us struggle with every ...
Alternative Facts: The Ultimate Merger of Fact and Story
The term alternative facts has been a hot topic in the current presidency. The phrase was coined by Kellyanne Conway during a Meet the Press interview in January 2017, in which she defended Sean Spicer’s ...
Do One Thing Before Checking Email
I have been getting in a bad habit lately. I check my email right when I get up, and then I leave it open, answering emails throughout the day. One problem with this way of doing ...
3 Reasons to Stop Judging Other People
I remember hanging out with some people, and I found myself judging them in my heart. They were different from me, I thought they were awkward, and I didn't agree with some of the choices they ...
