based on Matthew 5:1-12 Faithful God, we think that we know what it means to be blessed. We regularly count our blessings: home, family, comfort, security, peace. We remember those elements in our lives that bring us joy and safety, and at times make it a point to give you thanks, as you are theContinue reading “A Prayer from the Upside Down”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
January 2026 Pop Culture Roundup
On my former blog, I used to write one of these summaries of my pop culture consumption every month. Then when I started my newsletter I migrated it there. But I decided that the newsletter needed some freshening up, so now it’s back to the blog! (Also, please subscribe to my newsletter.) Books Movies TVContinue reading “January 2026 Pop Culture Roundup”
An Unenthusiastic Promise
You can’t always tell when a promise will be kept. Hindsight is often 20/20. But there are times when there will be clues, perhaps as soon as the words are uttered. Watch the body language. Listen to the tone, the inflection, the feeling. You may be able to see immediately that it won’t be honored.Continue reading “An Unenthusiastic Promise”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 