Ektenē — the Greek word for “deeply” in 1 Peter 4:8 — means stretched to full extension, a muscle held at capacity. And kalyptei — covers — is present tense. Ongoing. Not a one-time pardon but a continuing choice. Peter isn’t describing polite tolerance or the suppression of truth. He’s describing love that absorbs damage rather than amplifying it, that refuses to make a wound larger than it already is. Above all, he says. Before anything else on the list. Get this one right.
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Opinion | You Don’t Get to Hold America’s Birthday Hostage
America’s 250th birthday belongs to every citizen, every veteran, every family who ever believed in this country — not to the political feelings of performers who built their careers on its freedoms. When you can’t show up for the birthday, it’s worth asking who the celebration was ever really about.
The Era of Common Sense: Truth, Emotional Intelligence, and Rejecting the Noise
The Twin Tree Project is dedicated to teaching and promoting truth—whether scientific, spiritual, or biblical. Just as Jesus was despised for challenging the status quo, those who strive to bring clarity to a chaotic world are often labeled as hateful, judgmental, or oppressive. Yet the Bible reminds us that speaking truth, sense, and reality willContinueContinue reading “The Era of Common Sense: Truth, Emotional Intelligence, and Rejecting the Noise”
Neither Do I Condemn Thee: A Christian’s Response to Division and Vitriol
Over the weekend leading up to Inauguration Day, and especially this morning, I’ve observed a troubling surge of absolutely disgusting vitriol, condemnation, and divisiveness from both sides of the political and social spectrum. Since the inception of this blog, I have tried to remain as neutral and solution-focused as possible, sharing love and the experienceContinueContinue reading “Neither Do I Condemn Thee: A Christian’s Response to Division and Vitriol”