Tag: focus

  • My Favorite Book of 2023

    My Favorite Book of 2023

    I read a bunch of different books this year, but one book stood out. It rewired within me the very sense of what life actually is.

  • Between Proper 9 + 10 (Year A)

    Between Proper 9 + 10 (Year A)

    The lectionary skips over teaching that essential: because it shows us how to understand what Jesus wants.

  • Seeing—knowing is a matter of focus

    Seeing—knowing is a matter of focus

    People always want to know what the right thing to do is. Because we feel lost. And we aren’t sure what to do.

  • Rejecting what is real

    Rejecting what is real

    In the resurrection stories of Easter, we encounter, not just the risen Christ, but the doubt of the disciples.

  • The Improbable Success of the Phillies

    The Improbable Success of the Phillies

    The Phillies gambled that their offense could carry them into the postseason. Now they’re in the World Series.

  • Why I’m back to using pictures

    Why I’m back to using pictures

    Trying to optimize a blog is a ton of work. None of which is why we started blogging. Instead, just focus on what matters.

  • In Focus

    In Focus

    We aren’t just distractible. We focus on the wrong stuff from the start. Making stories of God’s love into opportunities to judge.

  • Truly Simple Arguments

    Truly Simple Arguments

    In the social media era, separating truth from fiction is hard. Here’s one way you can tell the difference between a real argument and a dishonest one. The difference between a simple argument and a simplistic one is authority. Simplistic arguments try to make complex issues bite-sized. They’re like trading a balanced diet for a…