Brian Sturtz

Epstein emails drop and we act shocked—like the powerful haven’t thrived on secrecy since Pharaoh. The real scandal is our numbness. Scripture says nothing stays hidden. People shaped by the Gospel shouldn’t need leaks to tell the truth or resist empire’s version of justice.

I am reading this. What are you reading?

A story about a snow fence Fatherhood, Farewell, and Faithfulness

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Father’s Day can bring up gratitude, celebration and loss or complicated hurtful memories. Whether you’re cherishing a strong bond, missing someone dear, or reflecting on what fatherhood means to you, I hope today brings you comfort, understanding, and a moment of peace.

Jonah tells us that the most obstinate people on the planet are not the unknown masses. Instead it is those who sit comfortably under their own vines crying warm tears because God does not act the way they expected towards those they hate.

Many of my brothers and sisters in Christ participated in the Lord’s Supper/Communion/the Eucharist today. It reminds us of the sacrificial love and grace of Christ. Jesus picked love of neighbor over power. It is a moment that calls into question whose ethic we embody.

The train at Farsleben, April 13, 1945 contained about 2,500 Jews, from Bergen-Belsen death camp. No room to sit. No sanitary facilities. No food. The 30th Infantry Division found and offered food and health care.
Apathy enables humanity's darkest moments

If we, as Christians, continue to affirm that Jesus is both fully God and fully human, it’s worth reflecting on why some perceive empathy and love for strangers as sinful. Doesn’t this mindset subtly undermine the truth of Jesus’ full humanity and what it truly means to follow Him?

“In every arrival there is a leavetaking; in every reunion there is a separation; in each one’s growing up there is a growing old; in every smile there is a tear; and in every success there is a loss. All living is dying and all celebration is mortification too.” - Henri Nouwen

Cows and Justice The cows of Bashan in Amos 4:1-3 - A prophetic critique

Through his bold words, Amos reminds us that true prosperity is not measured by wealth or comfort but by our commitment to righteousness and compassion.

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Neil Postman and Spiritual Care Spiritual Care in technological times

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Current book I am reading

I am saddened to learn that Richard B. Hays has gone to be with God. His Moral Vison of the New Testament will go down as his greatest academic achievement. Well done Mr. Hays! Thank you for your scholarship and example.