1Glories

  • Self-Examination is a Key to Refining Life, on Purpose

    Self-Examination is a Key to Refining Life, on Purpose

    It’s safe to presume Jonathan Edwards was devoted to self-examination. Perhaps that’s one of the things that has made this the perfect topic for the year of listening up. That’s because, though 1Glories is ever-evolving, one element is pretty constant; “refining life, on purpose.” It is what I aspire to daily, and hope I…

  • Are You Too Comfortable in the Gray Areas of Life?

    Are You Too Comfortable in the Gray Areas of Life?

    Life comes with a lot of gray areas. We meet them in many situations, whether it’s in business, marriage, following laws, or otherwise. Too often, though, when someone says, “it’s sort of a gray area” they say it to infer “yeah, it’s not right, but it’s a gray area, so it’s okay.” I think…

  • Can We Forget About Theology And Just Learn About God?

    Can We Forget About Theology And Just Learn About God?

    This will hurt (and perhaps offend) some people, but I’ll get right to the point: I hate the word “theology.” It’s a super churchy word that probably keeps more people from God rather than drawing them closer to him. The very moment I hear the word, I get visions of old, white-guy, academics selfishly…