The Flesh, Fatherhood, and Responsibility – A Look at the Trenches

I sat on one of our slightly uncomfortable kitchen chairs hunched over the table where my study Bible lay open. Pen in hand and notebook open, I heard a faint thump and looked up at the baby monitor in front of me on the table. The screen showed our youngest, Winston, waving his arms and...

The Vision of Sin: True to Yourself or Honest with Yourself?

I often hear in books, movies, TV shows, and most other mainstream media some variation of, “be true to yourself.” Most people in the U.S. are constantly shown and told that they need to be true to themselves; I’ve noticed it creeps into my thought processes much of the time. I’ll realize I do or...

Notes from the Fray: An Introduction

Welcome back to the blog! I hope you’ve been enjoying more regular posts. The recent delay in posts has been because I have been working on something I’d like to share: I’m in the process of moving my regular writing to Substack (https://danieltadams.substack.com/p/coming-soon?showWelcome=true). I’ve looked at their platform and considered moving for a couple of...

On Advent and Liturgy

As I mentioned in my last post, my family celebrated Advent last year and did so again this year. I thought I’d write a post on why we began this practice and a consideration of some potential objections to it, even though we’ve passed the season. Some Background A little background may be helpful. I...

Gratitude, Advent, and Some Notes on Taleb’s Barbell Concept

Introduction A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Thanksgiving. While in the broader culture it can get swallowed up by complaints about uncomfortable family dinners and the consumerism of Black Friday, many try to focus on being grateful to the Lord for His blessings. There are all kinds of things for which we should be...

Beware of Your Blind Spots

I’ve had the privilege of working closely with someone this past week who comes from a different perspective than I do on the political spectrum. This has been a privilege because we’ve been able to have some discussions about our opinions on politics and it’s come to light that neither of us is sold out...

Goodreads Review: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. WhitneyMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAn excellent overview of the essential Christian disciplines. The way Whitney describes and explains each discipline using analogies, personal stories, and biblical examples is incredibly helpful. One of the best things about the book is it’s accessibility. Whether you are just...

Goodreads Review: The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy L. Sayers

Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy L. SayersMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAn excellent, brief overview and defense of the place for classical Christian education in today’s world. Well written, well examined, and well defended, Sayers walks the reader/listener through the need for a different kind of education (since the modern system has forgotten its...

Goodreads Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark ComerMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis book is much needed in today's culture, both Christian and secular. The hurried pace of our lives and the constant pressure of hustle culture has killed...