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 (522 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. You're Reading Romans 13 Wrong! Here's How to Read It Correctly (303 views)

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

  3. What Color is My Parachute? The Flower Petal Exercise (255 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.

  4. Authorization, Continued: Experimenting with OpenFGA, Topaz, and Permify (199 views)

    Notes from building a centralized, fine-grained authorization prototype—weighing OpenFGA, Topaz, and Permify against role- and attribute-based access control.

  5. Prayers for the Sick (179 views)

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

  6. Finding a Hat for My Big, Bald Head (97 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.

  7. My Vintage 1947 Craftsman 113 Table Saw (82 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. When Romans 13 Meets Matthew 25: Immigration Ethics (78 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.

  9. Help, I'm Addicted to Mini Toolkits: The EDC Tool Struggle Is Real (74 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.

  10. Bonhoeffer on Stupidity (72 views)

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer's penetrating prison reflections on stupidity as a moral defect more dangerous to society than malice.

Last updated: August 15, 2026