I'm not comfortable writing this. I do so under protest of my spirit. Because these words have refused to remain silent within me. So I'll simply write them exactly as I did in my journal, …
Mental Distancing
I’m beginning to understand that the risk of remaining locked within my thoughts may be greater than the risk outside my house. There’s a reason that the Bible refers to the thought life as a …
Blame Game
There are two dangers. One is facing judgment without mercy. And the other is dispensing it. Those who have been shown no mercy would be the first to see no need to provide it. And that my …
Why I’m Going Back to Church Sunday
There are risks I am willing to accept. And some I am not. I would probably take a moment to point out that social distance and social justice don’t play well together. In any case, I know what …
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A simple new year thought
Funny how I'm entering a new year with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the things that haven't changed. I'm still growing.I'm still married. I'm still loved. I'm still a common man …
A good thing about pain
Pain is an opportunity for honesty. I am now thankful when people wrong me. If their actions are motivated by their pain, they have now given me an honest look at the same hurts that I am feeling, and …