Growing up, I was red-headed and vertically challenged, both easy targets for bullies. I wouldn’t call the problem chronic, but even one round of name-calling is too much. So, after a less than ideal day at school, I decided to … Continued
As a youngster, I played sports year round. Sometimes I wish mom and dad had diversified my calendar, but sports taught me a lot of life lessons. Not all were positive, of course. Last week, for example, family game night … Continued
Several years ago, my pastor said this, “Many Christians follow Jesus just enough to make their lives miserable.” Years later, after thousands of sermons and podcasts, his words haven’t left me. You see, you can pursue the American Dream and … Continued
How do we respond when life falls apart? I shared some thoughts on this in my previous post, mostly applicable on an individual level. But I want to consider the question on a larger scale. We live in a fractured … Continued
The past week has been hard. It started with the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas. The hours afterward were nauseating. How could evil consume one human to the point that thousands of people could be reduced to target practice? Fifty-eight … Continued
Is it really October? The calendar moves with increasing speed nowadays. I swear, I’m gonna wake up tomorrow with presents under the tree. I’ll be at the top of the stairs at my in-laws’ house with my “special” Ho-Ho jammies, … Continued
It happened again this week, a senseless act of violence that killed multiple people and injured many more. These tragedies happen far too often. Yeah, I get it. Tragedies are an unfortunate reality. Just as sure as the world turns, … Continued
Have you ever wondered how some people balance everything? God. Family. School. Marriage. Friends. Career. You’ve tried hard to find it, a balanced life, but most days you think you’re more likely to discover a purple-spotted unicorn. But here’s what … Continued
What does a regret-free life look like? Is it even possible? Several years ago, Bronnie Ware attempted to answer that question. She interviewed hundreds of people, most in their final days on earth. The result of these interviews was her book, … Continued
This is a two-part post. It behooves you to read part one first. (And, no, I don’t know what “behoove” means). I wish this weren’t true, but toxic people are everywhere. You will encounter one at some point. Chances are … Continued