by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
Churches are undergoing a resurgence. With so much disinformation circulating, people are looking for something more authentic. They want to connect with a deeper purpose. These lost spiritual seekers are also looking for institutions with deep histories and strong...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | May 25, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
For those following media, puns are the new black. Fran Hoepfner with Vulture, for example, captured Twitter’s heart on May 6 with this beautiful headline pun 👆🏻 about the Frankenstein star, Jacob Elordi’s, withdrawal from Cannes. It’s very good indeed and far from...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | May 18, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
Since moving to the American South I’ve had to come up with a variety of strategies for dealing with blowhards. I was standing in line for gas at Costco this weekend and a guy was complaining about the cost. “But I don’t mind,” he said....
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | May 12, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
One of the most awkward things about me has always been my tendency towards religiosity. Even when I was an atheist, I had a pretty religious sensibility about it. When I was a yoga teacher I opened the sessions with a Sanskrit mantra. It made people think I knew...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | May 5, 2026 | Thoughts You Can Use
A masterclass in fearless communication is coming straight out of the Vatican. I’m an Episcopalian, so it’s a bit funny to be lionizing the pope, but to give credit where it’s due: Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, has been demonstrating exactly what it...
