When Design Lost its Soul
Look around today. Buildings rise like sterile glass monoliths, stripped of character. Cars glide by like indistinguishable pods, designed less to inspire and more to conform. What was once a craft infused with artistry has, in many ways, given way to a sterile minimalism. This isn’t the natural evolution of design, it’s the intentional subtraction of beauty. And in removing these flourishes, we’ve also chipped away at the joy of living among things that inspire.
The Lost Art of Being Bored
In a world where the glow of our screens follows us day and night, boredom has become almost taboo. Being “bored” feels like failure. Like you’re not making the most of your time or keeping up with the endless stream of things you could be doing, watching, listening to, or scrolling past. We have endless entertainment thanks to pocket-sized devices, streaming platforms, podcasts, and social media. But in gaining this access to boundless stimulation, we’ve lost something quiet and essential: the art of being bored.
When Heroes Fall: Processing the Michael Tait Allegations
The sexual misconduct allegations against Michael Tait have exposed a deeper crisis within the Christian music industry—one where image has too often been protected at the expense of integrity and accountability. This piece calls for the dismantling of toxic systems that enable abuse through silence, urging the Church and its leaders to choose truth, justice, and the protection of the vulnerable over reputation management.