Welcome to Jim’s Notes!

Welcome to my little corner of the web! This is where I jot down random thoughts, ideas, and musings that don’t quite fit into my main blog. Think of it as a more relaxed space—no rules, no pressure, just whatever’s on my mind. Thanks for stopping by, and feel free to poke around!

The Challenges of Academia: Part 2

There are a lot of activities and events that take place in academia. However, many of these involve personal sacrifice and are anti-family.

For example, academics (especially early-career researchers) are encouraged to engage and collaborate with other universities. This often takes place in the …

“Who am I to withhold forgiveness?”

I was struck by something a visiting preacher said in our church on Sunday regarding the forgiveness of others.

He said something along the lines of this..

“Who are you to withhold forgiveness? Do you not know that Christ forgave the full multitude of your sins.”

This is particularly relevant in the …

Car Leasing is Making People Poorer

I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand why people choose to lease cars rather than opt for ownership (aside from laziness and/or convenience).

Leasing is essentially a glamorous way of burning money, as you’re paying a significant amount each month for something you’ll never own. When …

On Jimmy Carter and Christianity

Jimmy Carter died aged 100 a few days ago. Many remember him for his kind and humanitarian persona while others focus on his failed presidency.

Because of his personality, many people look at him as a “perfect” example of what a Christian should be.

Some (even supposed “Christians”) use Jimmy Carter …

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