These are my most popular posts based on site traffic from the last 30 days. Data is pulled from my public analytics dashboard.

Based on traffic from the past 30 days.

  1. 14 Characteristics of Fascism: Umberto Eco on Ur-Fascism (325 views)

    Exploring Umberto Eco's 14 characteristics of Ur-Fascism, from the cult of tradition to the impoverishment of language that limits critical thought.

  2. What Color is My Parachute? The Flower Petal Exercise (312 views)

    A walkthrough of the seven-part Flower Petal self-assessment from *What Color Is Your Parachute?*—and my own results from working through this classic job-search exercise.

  3. You're Reading Romans 13 Wrong! Here's How to Read It Correctly (256 views)

    A contextual reading of Romans 13:1-7, correcting common misinterpretations and abuses of this oft-misunderstood passage.

  4. Finding a Hat for My Big, Bald Head (181 views)

    My lifelong search for hats that actually fit a big, bald head—with notes on the Carhartt, Flexfit, and other caps I've tried and recommend.

  5. Prayers for the Sick (155 views)

    Traditional prayers for the sick from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, interceding for comfort and healing.

  6. When Romans 13 Meets Matthew 25: Immigration Ethics (114 views)

    Romans 13 is often used to justify harsh immigration policies, but what happens when we read it alongside Matthew 25's vision of Christ-centered judgment? A biblical framework for Christian immigration ethics.

  7. My Vintage 1947 Craftsman 113 Table Saw (114 views)

    Restoring a 1947 Craftsman 113.22400 table saw I picked up for $40 on Facebook Marketplace—my cleanup-and-rust-removal to-do list, vintage manuals, and parts diagrams.

  8. Help, I'm Addicted to Mini Toolkits: The EDC Tool Struggle Is Real (98 views)

    I love mini toolkits for EDC (everyday carry) because they give me the illusion of control and readiness for any situation. Here’s my experience with some popular mini toolkits and my ongoing search for the perfect one.

  9. What's Gone Wrong with American Evangelicalism: Some Notes (83 views)

    Notes on American evangelicalism's political captivity, selective victimhood, and failures of moral imagination.

  10. A Collect for Juneteenth (66 views)

    A collect prayer for Juneteenth 2020, remembering slavery's abolition while lamenting ongoing racism and praying for repentance and healing.

Last updated: July 6, 2026