by Omri Miles | Aug 16, 2024 | Crook & Nib
One of my heroes from church history is Thomas Bilney. There is much to say about him (maybe another time), but one reason I love Bilney is because he is most well-known for the significant impact he had on others within his spheres of influence. Whether through bold...
by Omri Miles | Mar 30, 2024 | Crook & Nib
Yesterday, President Biden issued a Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024. Among other things, the proclamation seeks to “honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans” and “Send a message to all transgender Americans: You...
by Omri Miles | Jan 26, 2024 | Crook & Nib
Joy Ann Reid, an anchor for MSNBC, recently interviewed Tiffany Justice, the co-founder of Moms for Liberty (FYI the interview includes some sexually explicit references/language). The interview sought to address the issue of “banned books” that the Moms for Liberty...
by Omri Miles | Jan 17, 2024 | Crook & Nib
Proper expectations are always helpful on the front end of any endeavor. Marriage, a road trip, parenting, foster care, a graduate program, a career, and every other longterm investment fit this paradigm. Having realistic expectations sets the trajectory and...
by Omri Miles | Nov 30, 2023 | Crook & Nib
One of my new neighbors spent some time living in Arizona years ago. She eventually reluctantly followed family back to New Orleans. Before I introduced myself, she already knew that we were relocating because she noticed our Arizona license plate. She asked, “What in...
by Omri Miles | Feb 27, 2023 | Crook & Nib
William Hamilton Burns (1779-1859) was a pastor in Kilsyth, Scotland who is now known, oddly enough, for having faithfully and quietly carried out his ministerial duties in obscurity. Burns’s long-range approach to ministry is worthy of imitation and should not escape...
