All of My Thoughts and Articles
The Year of Yes
I have been realizing lately in my life that I say "No" more often than I say "Yes." Fear and Protection I think my tendency to say no has a lot to do with fear. ...
The New Year and Focusing on One Thing
I heard a talk about the New Year by Andy Stanley that made a big impact on me. His talk was about the importance of focusing on one thing this coming year, and having the ...
When a Family Member Isn’t There This Holiday: 4 Healthy Responses
For many of us, the holidays are a time of fun, excitement, and connecting with family and friends. But for others of us, the holidays can be a time of deep sadness and loss. This ...
Should We Interpret the Bible Like the Constitution?
I finished reading a book awhile back about what the Bible has to say about human sexuality. It was an interesting read. One of the author’s main points was that it is problematic to pick ...
Who is My Neighbor?
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the Good Samaritan. If you haven’t heard it before, Jesus is talking with another religious leader about what you need to do to inherit eternal life. ...
The #1 Key to Make Progress on Your Fitness
Almost every day on social media, I see someone touting the greatest new workout program or diet plan. Every post usually has 2 components. First, they have someone advertising the plan who is absolutely jacked. ...
It’s Not What You Do… It’s What You Do With What You Do
When I was learning how to be a counselor in graduate school, there was a phrase we used quite a bit: “It’s not what you do... It’s what you do with what you do that ...
Is There Room for Jesus at Your Christmas?
Most of us are familiar with the Christmas story. According to the Gospel of Luke, Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem, and “while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, ...
It’s All About Choosing the Right Weight
I was at my Crossfit gym the other day, and the workout involved heavy kettle-bell swings. 70 pounds for men and 53 pounds for women. I tried to do the prescribed weight, but it was ...
