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How a Nostalgic Jesus Freak Learned to Love Growing up in the Church

Wade — April 13, 2016 — Comments

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If you grew up in a Christian home during the last thirty years, you’re a member of an exclusive clique. You lived through McGee and Me’s tornado episode, survived a youth group game that required drinking a gallon of milk, and even weathered the Newsboys’ disco phase. Remember the day you accidentally ripped your Amy Grant poster? Some tragedies are too difficult to bear.

Christian culture possesses a unique attachment for its members, and judging by the amount of nostalgia-centric artifacts surging in popularity, we can’t seem to get enough of it…

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In Culture, God, Life Discipleship, God, Jesus Freak, Nostalgia

Faith Isn’t “Just Believing” the Bible

Wade — March 27, 2015 — Comments

A few Easters ago, I lectured on the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. At the end of my talk, a woman chastised me in front of the group. “It doesn’t matter what theologians, scholars, or logic says. All that matters is the Bible.” Work that statement out as you may, but I think the main thrust of it was, “You just have to believe.” Continue Reading…

In Culture, God, Life Belief, Critical Thinking, Easter, Faith, God, Jesus, Jesus' Resurrection, Logic

When Just Getting Out of Bed is Enough

Wade — March 20, 2015 — Comments

I never expected what losing my dad would do to me. Some days, I don’t want to pull the covers off. Some days, I don’t want to talk to anyone. Some days, I simply want to watch television, scrolling through Netflix until I find a story that takes me to another world.

This isn’t the first time I’ve felt this weight, but it’s definitely the most poignant. Don’t think you have to lose a loved one for depression to be justified. Grief comes in many sizes; some big, some small enough to fit into a mailbox. Seasons like these make worshiping God feel undesirable, even complex. Yet, for all our preconceived ideas of what worshiping God is, I was reminded of a line written by my friend Alan: “Some days, rising out of bed is a great act of worship.” Honoring God can be as meager and rural as lifting our head off the pillow in the morning. Continue Reading…

In God, Life Bed, Death, Elijah, God, Grief, Hope, Worship

My Grief, Observed

Wade — January 10, 2015 — Comments

As I write this, it’s been a month, to the day—nearly minute—that my father passed away. Last night, I dreamed about the evening he died. I think that makes two times in the last week. It wasn’t an oddly exaggerated dream like so many dreams are. It was actually fairly close to what happened that night. Continue Reading…

In God, Life Dad, God, Grief, Loss

Your Definition of a Miracle Might be too Narrow…or Lazy

Wade — November 21, 2014 — Comments

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I think our definition of “miracle” is often too small, too limited, and even a bit lazy. Here’s why. Continue Reading…

In God, Life God, Israelites, Joël Malm, Miracles, Vision Map, Work

Look to the Heavens: Interstellar and the Relativity of Our Perspective

Wade — November 13, 2014 — Comments

It could be argued that Interstellar is a product of how far humanity has come. In his ninth feature film, Christopher Nolan stretches technology to a near breaking point, producing a visceral absorption of sight and awe-producing sound (and silence). Narratively speaking, Interstellar also presents human technology at its highest heights, it’s outermost point of human evolution. Man can go farther than they have ever gone before, reaching the ends of the galaxy, and more. Just like technological advancement isn’t what keeps its characters scratching and crawling for life, Interstellar is a humanistic film grasping for something more. It pushes us to look to the stars. And when we do, we’ll find something bigger than ourselves.

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In Culture, God, The Arts Anne Hathaway, Christopher Nolan, Film, God, Interstellar, Jessica Chastain, Jonathan Nolan, Love, Matthew McConaughey, Movie, Religion, Review, Space

Inside the Metal Box: “Fury” Goes Where Most War Films Won’t

Wade — October 24, 2014 — Comments

In Fury’s opening scene, Brad Pitt stabs a German officer in the eye. This act of brutality makes two important statements about David Ayer’s new film. First, Fury isn’t for the squeamish—those uncomfortable with such displays of brutality should probably sit this one out. Second, Fury won’t be a glossy, glorified homage to the “greatest generation”…READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE HERE.

In Culture, The Arts Brad Pitt, David Ayers, Faith, Film, Fury, God, God, Movie, Review

It’s Okay to Feel Sad About Robin Williams

Wade — August 12, 2014 — Comments

Hearing about the death of a celebrity is an odd, sometimes crippling feeling. Sure, we might not know them, but we know them. In the case of Robin Williams, they might even be a large part of our life. Continue Reading…

In God, Life, The Arts Aladdin, Dead Poets Society, Death, God, Grief, Hook, Robin Williams, Sadness

Boyhood: A Houston Astros Game Isn’t Just a Houston Astros Game

Wade — August 8, 2014 — Comments

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When I was seventeen, my dad took me to a Houston Astros game. Roger Clemens was making his first start for the team. The bright lights lit up the field as the sun dipped under the skyline. I remember the event being sold-out. I remember eating a hot dog. Continue Reading…

In God, Life, The Arts Boyhood, Ethan Hawke, Film, God, Growing Up, Houston Astros, Moment, Movie, Mundane, Review, Richard Linklater

Wade’s Wisdom: Five Things You Need to Know Before Your Next Mission Trip

Wade — July 31, 2014 — Comments

Wade’s Wisdom is a regular humor column by Wade Bearden. Here, he shares his wisdom, knowledge, and intricate understanding of life to readers all over the world.

“Don’t drink the water.”

“Take the mace out of your bag before going through airport security.”

“You shouldn’t pet the wild monkeys.”

These are all suggestions we hear when prepping for a short-term mission trip. It’s what we’re not told though, that could get us into a wealth of trouble. Information that may or may not be the difference between you having a great time and you wishing you were back home watching reruns of Walker, Texas Ranger. Continue Reading…

In God, Life Abroad, Food, God, humor, Mission Trip, Missionary, Short-Term, Tips, travel, wade's wisdom

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