Chad Gramling

  • The Hypocrisy and Reason for Judging Others

    The Hypocrisy and Reason for Judging Others

    Not a day goes by that I don’t find myself judging others. On the one hand, I grow angry with myself because I am judging others. On the other hand, I thank God for revealing to me those things I should seek to rid from my life and being. In that regard, it is…

  • What’s the Right Christian Response in Big & Small Moments?

    What’s the Right Christian Response in Big & Small Moments?

    One of my former pastors encourages people to ask “what is the right Christian response to this?” when faced with conflict. It’s not just conflict, though. It’s an appropriate question for all matters of life. Being able to press pause for questioning an appropriate Christian response is sign of spiritual maturity. It also shows…

  • A Review of An Outlaw Makes It Home by Eli Jaxon-Bear

    A Review of An Outlaw Makes It Home by Eli Jaxon-Bear

    Even unlikely hero’s can experience a hero’s journey. In An Outlaw Makes It Home: The Awakening of a Spiritual Revolutionary, author Eli Jaxon-Bear frames a memoir modeled by Joseph Campbell’s the hero’s journey. In so doing, he details, in vivid detail, his experiences with sex, drugs, protest, self-discovery, enlightenment, and more. I was provided…