Banter that Isn't Pointless

What is Pointed Banter?

"Pointed Banter" is a play on the phrase "pointless banter." I bought this domain years ago because I liked the idea of flipping that around: banter that actually has a point instead of going nowhere. In 2025, at 42, I took my first mission trip and found my way back to my faith. God reminded me that the one talent He gave me that I wasn't using for Him was writing. This is where I put that to work.

Who is Timothy Morris, and why does he matter?

Honestly? I'm a screw-up that God decided to take pity on, as imperfect and in need of grace as anyone. I stepped away from my walk for a long time, and then I started listening to God again. I have no seminary training and no formal biblical education, but I research what I write carefully and I try to get it right.

One line I keep coming back to isn't mine at all. It's from Jackie Robinson:

A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.

I'll admit I get a kick out of the fact that Jackie wore number 42, because 42 is exactly how old I was when I took that first mission trip. My hope is that Jesus sees me as a friend He can work through, and that you find someone here who's approachable, not judgmental, and glad you came looking.

Where should I start?

Start with Make it Personal. Before anything else, I want you to know that a relationship with God is meant to be yours, personal and specific to you, not a formula handed down from someone else.