“We Love People” – Sloganeering vs Sincerity
It’s not uncommon to hear pastors declare from the pulpit of our churches, “We love people.” It’s on banners, websites, and mission statements. It’s echoed during food drives, clothing giveaways, and outreach events. And yet, often behind the scenes—in staff meetings, private conversations, or even from the stage in moments of unscripted frustration—that love can…Continue reading→
Julian Fog Episode Five – Relax and Run (Or Another Hotel Fire)
PLANET VIROLUX, AZURYN STAR RESORT Twin moons hover above mist-draped peaks. The sky pulses with lavender auroras and cloudless lightning, caused by some not well understood effect of the crystal content in the mountains. Jagged obsidian cliffs rise high above the city of Azuryn, around pools of shimmering bioluminescent liquid, which flow down into lavafalls…Continue reading→
We Still Need Our Veterans
There’s something different that happens when I meet another veteran. It’s immediate—unmistakable. In a world where “connection” usually means a swipe on a screen or a passing comment in a thread, there’s something real about that encounter. No matter our branch, our MOS, or the year we wore the uniform, we carry something that links…Continue reading→