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There and Back Again: “A Conspiracy Unmasked”

Farewell we call to hearth and hall!Though wind may blow and rain may fall,We must away ere break of dayFar over wood and mountain tall. One would be forgiven for …

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There and Back Again: “A Shortcut to Mushrooms”

NOTE: This article includes external links to the Lord of the Rings Fandom site for those seeking more background information. Be advised that the articles may (and probably will) include spoilers. Ho! Ho! …

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There and Back Again: “Three is Company”

NOTE: This article includes external links to the Lord of the Rings Fandom site for those seeking more background information. Be advised that the articles may (and probably will) include spoilers. Home is …

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There and Back Again: “The Shadow of the Past”

NOTE: This article includes external links to the Lord of the Rings Fandom site for those seeking more background information. Be advised that the articles may (and probably will) include …

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There and Back Again: “A Long-expected Party”

“The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began.Now far ahead the Road has gone,And I must follow, if I can.” These famous words written …

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There and Back Again: My Return Journey to Middle-earth

Welcome, friends! Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo! (“A star shines upon the hour of our meeting.”) You came here to read my thoughts about J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, …

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Update on My Projects

Friends, well-wishers, and distant relations…err, readers, Given my lack of recent posts, I thought it fitting that I should provide an update in case you are one of the few …

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(A)Millennial Podcast: Protecting the Least of These with Rachael Denhollander

The past few years have revealed the extent to which sexual abuse has plagued both the Church and society as a whole. How should we talk to our children about …

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(A)Millennial Podcast: Introduction to Systematic Theology with Gray Sutanto

Have you heard the term systematic theology but don’t know exactly what it means or how it is different from other ways of studying theology? In this episode, Dr. Gray …

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The Matter of Archie’s Skin Color

I did not watch the live broadcast of Oprah’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a.k.a. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. I chose not to watch it for …