1.) Biblically, I am studying "the kingdom", "the kingdom of God", and "the kingdom of heaven". Acts 1:3 ignited my interest in the subject. That verse seemed to highlight what a key concept this was in Jesus' ministry. So far, I am trying to break it down into categories including, but not limited to, what … Continue reading Current Thoughts: Kingdom, Moving, Bible History, and Mental Health
Tag: psychology
Freedom vs Unintended Bullshit
The following is a comment I offered on the blog of a good friend of mine, Chris Benedict "This makes me consider how, especially in the church context, when I talk about the truths which I profess to believe, I want to convey them in a way that is psychologically relevant. (When we are about … Continue reading Freedom vs Unintended Bullshit
Before I Forget
I will probably be editing and adding things to this post very soon, but I wanted to start putting my thoughts out there regarding this question: What has changed in me since I have gotten into a healthy, committed, romantic relationship? During my years of being single, I became fascinated with the question, ‘How does … Continue reading Before I Forget
Someone Who Won’t Lead You Astray
What makes someone a good potential mate? The thought I arrived at recently was, 'someone who won't lead you astray'. The idea is that she is someone who, by engaging together, will cause you to be a truer version of yourself, and conversely, you will cause her to be a truer version of herself. She … Continue reading Someone Who Won’t Lead You Astray
To Give Meaning
"In the beginning was the Word..." -John 1:1 "What makes us sick are those things we cannot see through..." - Alice Miller, 'The Drama of the Gifted Child' "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate" - Carl Jung Recently, I was considering the mystery of … Continue reading To Give Meaning
More Thoughts About Sex
Just brainstorming some practical considerations. - Both of these things are true: 1.) There is way more to life than sex. 2.) Sex is very important. - Just how important it is, especially to a male, particularly to his emotional well-being, is a question that could use some illumination. I say this as a Christian … Continue reading More Thoughts About Sex
The Seasonality of Revelation
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter two, is the following story: “Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. People came and asked Him, ‘Why do John’s disciples and the Pharisees’ fast, but your disciples do not fast?’ Jesus said to them, ‘The wedding guests cannot fast while the groom is with them, can they? … Continue reading The Seasonality of Revelation
Vulnerability
Got to give credit where credit is due. Not long ago, I met a guy at a church event, and we started talking about writing and blogging, and that's how I landed on his page "Authentic Christian Men" on Facebook. The bulk of this writing originated as commentary that I offered on one of his … Continue reading Vulnerability
Victor Frankl, ‘Man’s Search For Meaning’
This is the follow up to Frankl thus far , which I wrote about halfway through my reading of the book. Personally, I see two preeminent themes. One, is the idea that man can get used to anything, which I covered in that earlier post. That is an important notion because it suggests that there is … Continue reading Victor Frankl, ‘Man’s Search For Meaning’
Frankl thus far
I am approximately halfway through "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor E. Frankl. The book is written in two parts, Frankl's personal experience as a prisoner in concentration camps, and his insights as a psychiatrist. I was made aware of the book by listening to Jocko Willink's podcast, specifically the episode he did with pyschology … Continue reading Frankl thus far
