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What’s next?

What’s next?

Over a dozen years ago, some friends and I decided to form a web design company while we were in college. I had taught myself several web programming languages and we decided it would be a good opportunity to make some extra money and hone our skills. We created Gertz...

Is Starbucks starting a war on Christmas?

Is Starbucks starting a war on Christmas?

  It's that time of year again – red Starbucks cup season. In case you're unaware, every November Starbucks issues a red cup that signifies that "pumpkin spice season" is winding down and "peppermint season" is on its way. This year, however, Starbucks' more...

Kim Davis: martyr or threat?

Kim Davis: martyr or threat?

For the first time since Morehead State University last made the NCAA basketball tournament, Rowan County, Kentucky has recently dominated headlines. If you're not familiar with the story, Kim Davis, a county clerk, has refused to administer marriage licenses to gay...

Is the NIV Bible missing verses?

Is the NIV Bible missing verses?

This week, a post has been circulating Facebook that includes the following: I'm sure you know that the NIV was published by Zondervan but is now owned by Harper Collins, who also publishes the Satanic Bible and The Joy of Gay Sex. The NIV has now removed 64,575 words...

The truth behind “The Dress”

The truth behind “The Dress”

You've likely heard about It by now. In fact, you're probably even sick of hearing about it. It's a dress that has suddenly become so popular, it's the dress. Or more precisely, #TheDress. Just in case you've been hiding under a rock for the past couple of days, "The...

They will know us by our…

They will know us by our…

It's been an eventful week here in Nashville. Many have been in a state of panic this week because of an onslaught of ice (mixed with a slight bit of snow) that I've dubbed the #mixedprecipocalypse. If I had a dollar for every post on my social media feeds asking...

Keys to success in the new year

Keys to success in the new year

It's that time of year again. If the media portrays November and December as season of retail, January is the season of introspection. Or Slim-Fast, Weight Watchers, Nicorette, and gym memberships. Today is a particularly important day, as for many it marks the end of...

Life lessons from “Flappy Bird”

Life lessons from “Flappy Bird”

I'm not usually one to get hooked on the latest phone game crazes. I never even played Candy Crush, Minecraft, or Plants vs. Zombies. But if I'm honest, I'll have to admit that I'm somewhat addicted to the latest big game, Flappy Bird. Setting aside the irony that the...

The truth about “tolerance”

The truth about “tolerance”

I believe "tolerance" is one of the least understood words in the English language. Dictionary.com defines tolerance as "a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc. differ from one's own; freedom...