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I was in my minivan outside of a church, unable to move, paralyzed by anxiety. And I was supposed to speak in less than fifteen. (And, yes, I own a minivan. I drive it unashamedly, in fact. It has 17 … Continued

(This is the second of two posts on spiritual practices that combat superficiality. Check out the first post HERE.) 5. The practice of learning “In times of change learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with … Continued

I pulled out of my driveway when I realized I made a beginner’s mistake. I needed directions to the nearest Lowe’s and forgot to let Waze know. With my butt squarely in the road, I had no choice but to … Continued

We’re becoming a headphone culture. Commutes to work, workouts at your gym of choice, even the digital nature of our jobs all make the ground ripe for an abundance of audio content. I’m tempted to push back against this. Time … Continued

Porn has staked its claim in our culture, and no demographic is immune. For years, I was a statistic, caught in the clutches of addiction. I’m one of the lucky ones, however. I got caught. Four years ago this month, … Continued

“Timing is everything,” a trite-and-true saying if ever one existed (See what I did there replacing “tried” with “trite.” Clever, right?) Like many oft-used quotes, however, familiarity has lessened its sting, softened its edges. But it’s nonetheless true. Timing matters … Continued

Prayer. Along with reading the Bible, the most foundational of spiritual disciplines, regardless which denomination you roll with. I’ve known about prayer as long as I’ve known about anything. But it took thirty-one years, a chronic illness and two days … Continued

Fear has a long history. For the earliest humans, it was central for survival. That was fear’s original purpose, to keep the earliest humans alive. Back then, everyone was vulnerable to attack from animals and other tribes. And very quickly, … Continued

If I tried explaining these symptoms to myself before all this started, the former me would have been confused and most likely skeptical. That’s the most difficult part of living with a chronic illness. Unless you’ve walked  the road, it’s … Continued

A few pieces of silverware, a handful of plates, a futon, a flat screen, a few TV trays and an apartment only big enough to fit 3 grown men and a couple of large boxes of pizza. You have it … Continued