Based on the title, you may think I'm about to drop some solid heresy, but I think there are some real issues with a lot of Christian's understanding of faith that need to be addressed. I'm no expert, so this may all be nonsense, but I haven't written in a while and all of my … Continue reading The Plight of the Christian Faith
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How to Love God Through Loving Earth
*This blog was written for a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Leadership Scholar requirement.* With a head of the EPA who seems to be doing the opposite of protecting the environment and a President who seems to advocate for much of the same, how are we to respond, as Christians? Regardless of our political affiliation, the time … Continue reading How to Love God Through Loving Earth
My Grandpa
For those who do not already know, my grandfather Richard Knudsen passed away yesterday at the age of 83 from what seems to be a massive heart attack. If you knew him, you knew he always had a story to tell or some ancient artifact to show you about his life. He loved telling stories … Continue reading My Grandpa
I Killed a Cactus
This summer, I did the impossible. In a murderous and hatred filled act, I killed a cactus. To be fair, in the words of Agent Orange, "Both sides were to blame." That cactus was kind of asking for it. The way it never asked for anything and looked so quaint and beautiful on the window … Continue reading I Killed a Cactus
Summer 2017: An Honest Reflection
This summer has been a lot of things. A lot of things unexpected, a lot of things wonderful, a lot of things not so wonderful. At the very least, this summer was enlightening through its many ups and downs and has left me knowing more about myself and where life may be headed. So now, … Continue reading Summer 2017: An Honest Reflection
Have Some Fun
Do not burn yourself out. Be as I am—a reluctant enthusiast…a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it is still there. So … Continue reading Have Some Fun
Sick Day Ramblings
Today, was a sick day. In the midst of several consecutive busy weeks, I was glued to the couch for the entirety of the day to do one thing - nothing. Usually, these days come with open arms. Like most of us, I almost never give myself a chance to slow down and have a … Continue reading Sick Day Ramblings
La La Land – A Magically Practical Tale
Well, if you couldn't tell, this is going to be a review of the recent film La La Land that came out recently and swept the Golden Globes. I am always skeptical of such films, clinging to my indie film hipster tendencies, but this was a good one. I take film very seriously as a media. … Continue reading La La Land – A Magically Practical Tale
The Pressure of Purpose
There are times as we come of age, especially in college, that we are pressured by our surroundings to find our purpose in life. Whether it is family members trying to get us to choose a major in college that will yield more career opportunities, church culture telling us to follow God and have a … Continue reading The Pressure of Purpose
Holiday Ramblings
This Christmas is a little different here in the Knudsen household. Just a bit of background, my wife and I got married on June 25th of this year, (2016 pretty rough year to get married, am I right?) which makes today 6 months of marriage. We moved to Waco, Texas from our hometown of Norman, … Continue reading Holiday Ramblings