7 tips for talking about hot-button issues

11.19.08 Posted in Faith, Personal, Politics, Posts by Ryan W.

Over the last couple months, I’ve engaged in dozens of conversations about religion, politics, and other sensitive topics. The conversations have been online and offline and with people with whom I agree and disagree, in some cases vehemently. After some reflection, I wanted to point out a few things that I’ve learned can be helpful [...]


Creating SMART goals for what matters most, part 2

08.12.08 Posted in Faith, Goals, Misc, Personal, Posts by Ryan W.

Yesterday, I blogged about how I’m having trouble aligning my goal plan with my overall values in life. In particular, I’m having trouble determining how to write specific, measurable, actionable goals for more nebulous and ongoing journeys, like my faith, my relationship with my wife, contentment, peace, etc. When I wrote the post yesterday, I [...]


Can you create SMART goals for what matters most?

08.11.08 Posted in Faith, Goals, Inspiration, Posts by Ryan W.

For the last week or so, I’ve been working on reviewing, streamlining, and unifying my goals across different areas of my life. I’m building a comprehensive goal plan for the next ten years, and I’m calling this effort Project Goalpost (cheesy, I know). One of my guiding principles that I’m employing while working through all [...]


Fantastic Post on Christianity and Politics

06.17.08 Posted in Faith, Politics, Posts by Ryan W.

A friend of mine wrote a great blog post on the intersection of politics and Christianity in America.  It eloquently sums up much of what I feel on the subject.  Here’s an excerpt…check it out!
Modern Christianity has transformed itself from a grassroots movement that sought to change society by changing lives, into a Political Action [...]


My quest for a blog name

10.18.06 Posted in Blogging, Faith, Posts, Technology by Ryan W.

I’ve decided to start a side blog about Christianity (or faith in general) and science, technology, and the future. I need a name. Here are my thoughts so far:

Would Jesus Have an Ipod?

Yeah, that’s all I’ve got so far. Seriously, toss some ideas my way. Please.