All of My Thoughts and Articles
Look Fear in the Face (And Don’t Back Down)
One of my favorite movies is the Godfather. My favorite scene happens near the beginning of the film. Vito Corleone (the Godfather) is recovering in a hospital from an assassination attempt. Michael Corleone (his youngest ...
We Build Walls, But Jesus Breaks Them Down
I heard a very impactful sermon over Easter, and I’d like to share about what I learned. The sermon started with a joke about how Americans (starting at the top) seem really into building walls. ...
How Mindful Eating Can Help You Lose Weight
I usually eat a snack before I got to bed. I do it so regularly, it has become a habit. The other night, I went into the kitchen like I normally do, and grabbed a ...
The Return of the Prodigal Son: Where is Our Focus?
One of my favorite books is "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen. In the book, Nouwen discusses the parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), and he also walks the reader through his ...
How to Quit Smoking (And Other Unwanted Behaviors)
Many people want to get rid of an unwanted behavior. Maybe you want to quit smoking, or stop eating too much. Maybe you want to stop yelling at your kids, or getting in arguments with ...
Action and Acceptance: Two Sides of a Good Life
In my own life, I’ve been thinking about the tension between action and acceptance. I’ve come to recognize that both are essential parts of living a good life. We can’t just have one or the ...
What’s “Good” About Good Friday?
I’ve always thought the name “Good Friday” was a bit odd. What’s good about Jesus getting brutally tortured and murdered? It seems like the opposite of good. Some people might argue that we call it ...
Assimilation, Accommodation, and Personal Growth
I was listening to a talk the other day about how our brains develop, and the speaker made some interesting comments that are applicable to all of our lives, especially if we want to grow. ...
How to Experience a Breakthrough: Strategy, Story, State
Tony Robbins says that to experience a breakthrough in your life, you need to consider 3 key things. They are easy to remember because they all start with the letter S: Strategy Story State Before ...
