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Leonardo da Vinci didn't just paint masterpieces — he dissected corpses in secret, filled notebooks with mirror writing, and spent his life asking one quiet question: What does creation reveal about the mind behind it?

For Leonardo, anatomy was theology. Geometry was...

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The Secret Code of God: Leonardo Da Vinci's Sacred Geometry
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January 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
👉Time and time again, I see a rather ridiculous claim by those who claim to be conservative and/or traditionalists within the Catholic Church; they say that Vatican II must be rejected, and it must be rejected because it is “Modernist.” By saying this, they show...
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Sin In The Church: Debunking So-Called Conservatives
So-called conservatives who criticize Vatican II are wrong to claim that sin no longer seems to be a focus of the church
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January 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM
👉Late yesterday afternoon, I learned that my book 📕 The Chaos Apple (which you can purchase here, here, here, here, here, here, here, or here) was in the running to be Timeless Occult Literature‘s 2025 Book of the Year. At first, I was like, “Neat! It’s an honor...

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How To Succeed In Chaos Without Really Trying
Y'all, I may have Discordianed a wee bit too close to the sun.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:14 PM
👉Living here at the End of Days, I tell you the truth: that the 💥Apocalypse has already begun.🌎

In these last days, two who were sleeping in the same bed at the President’s mansion will both be awakened by a team of US Navy Seals and flown to New Jersey while...🇺🇸

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Here, At The End Of The World...
For wherever there is rotting flesh on the back of a hand, or around the cankles, there the vultures of war will gather.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
👉In my early twenties, I was drawn to the Faith Movement, which taught that you can bend reality to your will if you develop sufficient faith. You can move mountains, silence storms, and heal broken bodies, just as Jesus did.

Though initially exciting, thinking...

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Escaping MAGA And Rediscovering Jesus In 2026
A reflection on how political ideology can reshape faith, and how some Christians are finding their way back to the compassionate way of Jesus in 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
"ICE agents. Executed. An American mother. 🔫 On an American street. In broad daylight. While her partner watched. While her six-year-old son waited at home for her to walk through the door.
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She was 37 years old. She was a U.S. citizen. She was unarmed. She was..."
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Renee Nicole Good & The God Who Sees The Evil Of ICE
Renee Nicole Good is dead Minneapolis. ICE murdered her. This is a prophetic call to abolish ICE and prosecute the ICE killers.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Apocalypse stories don’t fail because they lack imagination.
They fail because they lose interest in people.

The monsters get bigger. The symbols get louder. The stakes inflate until everything is cosmic and nothing is personal. Endings become indulgent—spectacle...✍️
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How Stranger Things & Revelation Turn Endings Into Spectacle
From Stranger Things to Revelation, apocalypse stories collapse when spectacle replaces humanity—and rapture culture proves the pattern.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
What are the likely taboo topics for sermons in 2026, and what do they tell us about the challenges facing mainline Protestant preachers in the year ahead?

In our nationwide survey, mainline Protestant preachers reported preaching on many social issues with more...
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Taboo Topics Mainline Preachers Will Likely Avoid In 2026
National survey of mainline preachers shows that abortion, guns, and Israel/Palestine are among the likely taboo topics for sermons in 2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Just for today, allow yourself to be happy. Even if you feel that your grief is too deep or your pain is too much, I pray that you allow yourself to be joyful in hope.

There are already too many days of sadness, too many hours of weeping until our tears were no more.
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A Joy No One Can Take Away: Christian Hope Even In Grief
Just for today, allow yourself to be happy. Even if you feel that your grief is too deep, I pray that you allow yourself to be joyful in hope.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Friends, I wrote a new column on Patheos that explores what redemption means when rescue never comes.

“𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭.”

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How The Titanic Sank My Understanding Of Redemption
A theological reflection on the Titanic, suffering, and why redemption is not rescue, but presence when no explanation remains.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
It was a few weeks before Christmas, and the internet was ablaze – at least the “Christian” internet. Ablaze with discussions of the afterlife, specifically the concept of eternal conscious torment, the belief that nonbelievers will burn forever in a literal fire...
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Kirk Cameron Questions Hell—and The Internet Explodes
When Kirk Cameron questioned eternal torment, evangelicals panicked. But his views aren't new—and they just might spark deeper reflection.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
"The Vedas have puzzled readers for centuries—not because they are obscure, but because they refuse to speak in the language we expect.

They do not present arguments in linear prose or explain phenomena through equations. Instead, they sing. They speak in hymns..."
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The Vedas Aren’t Science — But They Still Surprise Us
The Vedas do not speak in equations or experiments. They speak in images—of wombs and fire, rhythm and space—inviting contemplation rather than conquest. Where modern science explores the universe thr...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
👉 In Islam, Isa ibn Maryam (AS)—Jesus, son of Mary—is among the most honored prophets and messengers of Allah. He stands alongside Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all) as one of the five greatest prophets in Islamic belief.

#ProphetJesus

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Jesus Was Palestinian: A Historical And Islamic Perspective - Al Mihrab
An Islamic reflection on Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam), his origins in Palestine, and what his teachings on justice and mercy mean today.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Can it really be 2026, twenty-six years into the new century? I could ask “where has the time gone?” but rather than dwell on the past, it’s time to think about the future. As the new year dawns, it’s time to reconnect with something deeper than our daily to-do lists.
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Six Tips To Rediscover Your Spirituality In 2026
New Year. New Purpose. Make 2026 your year of spiritual renewal with these six simple practices.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
👉"As 2025 winds down, I’ve spent some time looking back—really looking—at what resonated most with readers this year. And while Patheos publishes across a wide spectrum of beliefs, practices, and lived experiences, a clear pattern emerged from the traffic charts..."
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The 2025 Most-Read Faith Articles: Politics Dominated
The most‑read faith articles of 2025 reveal a year when politics shook beliefs, strained communities, and reshaped global conversations about religion and power.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
🎥"Certainly, the year saw its share of faith-based flicks hit theaters, and many of them made a powerful impact at the box office. Two films by Angel Studios landed in the box office’s top 50 in 2025: The King of Kings and David. The Chosen television show..."🍿

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Watching God’s Top 10 Movies Of 2025
Movies still speak to us. And in 2025, they had a lot to say about faith. Take a look at Watching God's picks for most spiritual films.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
👉"We do not experience our lives apart from the stories we tell of our lives. Our stories—how we make sense of our lives—are all that we have. Because there is no separating ourselves and story, I would go so far as to say: We human beings are story. I don’t say..."
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The Power Of Story In Human Identity
On the power of story in human identity, faith, love, and moral courage—reflecting on story as the heart of who we are as humans.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Pausing between what was and what’s ahead.

Not resolutions. Practices.
Inventory. Gratitude. Patience.
Asking what we’re stewarding—and how.

A quieter way to enter a new year.

A Blog Post on @patheos.com.

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What Was And What’s Ahead: Good Practices For A New Year
A New Year reflection on what was and what’s ahead—values, stewardship, habits, and choosing practices over resolutions.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Our national survey finds #abortion, #gun violence, and #Israel/Palestine are among the most avoided #sermon topics for mainline Protestant clergy heading into 2026. This article explores why—and how pastors are navigating these taboos. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Taboo Topics Mainline Preachers Will Likely Avoid In 2026
National survey of mainline preachers shows that abortion, guns, and Israel/Palestine are among the likely taboo topics for sermons in 2026.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
As 2025 winds down, after some time looking back—really looking—at what resonated most with readers this year. And while Patheos publishes across a wide spectrum of beliefs, practices, and lived experiences, a clear pattern emerged from the traffic charts: politics.✍️👀
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The 2025 Most-Read Faith Articles: Politics Dominated
The most‑read faith articles of 2025 reveal a year when politics shook beliefs, strained communities, and reshaped global conversations about religion and power.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Preaching about #LGBTQIA+ issues ranked among the top priorities for U.S. mainline Protestant clergy in 2024–25. This article explores links to mental health, substance abuse, and biblical preaching. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Preaching About LGBTQIA+ Issues: National Survey Results
Preaching about LGBTQIA+, along with mental health and substance abuse, was important for ministers in 2024–25: analysis and sermon ideas.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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This year, Christmas forced a pause.

This post isn’t about pretending things are fine—it’s about building margin to face when they’re not. I also look back and reflect on my top 5 blog posts from this year.

An honest blog post on @patheos.com

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Finding Margin: A Review And Reflection Of 2025.
A year-end reflection on margin, family, faith, and resistance—finding a quieter, faithful way forward shaped by Scripture and presence.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
🎥"From the Late Bronze Age through the fall of Jerusalem, this binge-worthy marathon takes you on an archaeological journey through the ancient world of the Bible. You’ll explore: The tools and techniques that unlock ancient secrets
The Canaanites, Philistines..."🍿

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Dig Into History: Join Our Biblical Archaeology Live Stream!
From the Late Bronze Age through the fall of Jerusalem, this binge-worthy marathon takes you on an archaeological journey through the ancient world of the
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December 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
👉"Have you ever felt forgiveness slipping just beyond your grasp? One minute you’re almost there, then the thoughts of the betrayal settle back in, and it seems impossible. 👀At times, the ache can root itself so deeply that it feels hopeless. If this sounds..."🦻

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Triumph Over Tribulation: Joseph's Lessons On Forgiveness
Explore the timeless wisdom of Joseph in the Torah. Find inspiration in his lessons on forgiveness and letting go to enhance your modern life
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December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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A look at the New English Translation (NET) and why its clarity, transparency, and scholarship have earned a place on my reading shelf. #NETBible

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Reading Shelf: The New English Translation (NET)
A look at the New English Translation (NET), its history, scholarship, and why its 60,000+ notes have earned a place on my reading shelf.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM