Welcome to the humble ramblings of A Weak Fool for Jesus Christ. Here, we discuss the unique landscapes of theology and Christian leisure. But why ‘A Weak Fool’, you may ask? It seems utterly foolish (I am so sorry for the pun) to have such a ridiculous pen name but I promise that this is coming from Scripture and from a sincere heart.
Why A Weak Fool
Two of my favorite verses are 1 Corinthians 1:23–25 (ESV): “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” I would rather be in the weakness and foolishness of God than in the wisdom and strength of men. Another is 1 Corinthians 4:10 (ESV): “We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute.” My goal is to encourage the body of Christ in the wisdom and strength of Christ, even if that means I must be weak and foolish. Hence the name.
Topics of Discussion:
Theology Thursdays: Every other Thursday, the goal is to post about a theological topic, concept, or debate that is relevant for our time. Whether it is a hot political topic of discussion such as abortion or a doctrinal topic such as the Deity of Christ, we’ll discuss that here.
Fun Fridays: Every other Friday, I’ll talk about Christian leisure or just random topics! I’ll discuss everything from my thoughts on the Christian entertainment sphere (or secular sphere from a Christian perspective), ‘how-to’ posts for those interested in getting into creative spaces, and even pastoral advice on how to navigate particular areas of life (i.e. should my kids play video games?) I created Fun Fridays because as Christians, we are not machines, we are people— people that like to watch film, hang out with friends, play video games, go golfing on the weekends, play sports, go on vacation, etc. Christians (yes, including pastors) are able to have fun! Not only that but it wasn’t until the last 100 years or so, that Christians were also some of the most creative people, but unfortunately, with our focus on correct doctrine (which is important!!) we’ve destroyed our creative minds and forgot about God’s beauty and creativity. My goal is that we will not only have fun talking about these topics, but that we are able to learn how we can enjoy life (Ecc. 3:13) and be creative (Ex. 35:30-35) as Christians.
3 Things to Expect:
1. Biblical Answers
Whether we’re talking about theological topics or fun discussions, my number one goal is to always point you back to the Word (the Incarnate Word of Christ and the written Word of Scripture). I always want to point you back to Christ and His Scriptures because that is the only thing that can save souls, change lives, and make us righteous. Now, I’m not saying that you will agree with me on every topic 100% of the time; however, my prayer is that you can look at these posts and see a genuine weak fool for Jesus who’s trying to be faithful to Christ and His Word.
2. Pastoral Advice
Now, don’t be mistaken, this pastoral advice is not the same as pastoral counseling. Pastoral counseling means that I’m spiritually shepherding you as your personal pastor and that we are worshiping together at our local church. Note: If you are looking for pastoral counseling, find a good, faithful local church in your area! By pastoral advice, I simply mean that I will do my best to provide some clear points of application for us to either do or process as Christians. Pastoral advice is like listening to a preacher online or reading a Christian book: it’s great to learn, consider, and gleam from but it can never replace the real deal of having a faithful pastor at a faithful local church.
3. Comedic Touch
I know some of my Christian brothers and sisters are probably rolling their eyes but I’m just being real: there’s nowhere in the Bible that says that Christians can’t laugh, in fact it’s a blessing to do so! Job 8:20-21 (CSB) says “Look, God does not reject a person of integrity, and he will not support evildoers. He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with a shout of joy.” Christians are allowed to laugh and have a good time and I don’t understand why that can’t be mixed in our theology. Now yes, we will take our theological discussion seriously to be faithful to Christ and His Scriptures; nevertheless, I will also be posting some funny memes, gifs, and cracking corny jokes (a sin of the preacher I know). So, when I do, don’t be surprised!
Ultimately my prayer is that you will be encouraged and blessed by this work of A Weak Fool for Christ.