All of My Thoughts and Articles
Don’t Count Yourself Out Because of Your Background or Situation
Last month, I helped out at the Refresh conference, which is for adoptive and foster parents. It was great—parents received some useful information and training, and they also experienced encouragement and refreshment. What Do I ...
Banish “Just in Case” From Your Vocabulary
I’ve been getting more into Minimalism lately, and it has helped me in a lot of ways. I’ve been able to simplify my life, save money, give stuff away, and clear out more time and ...
5 Keys to Effectiveness in Work and Life
The other day, I had an interesting conversation with one of my graduate students. The semester was getting really busy, and he was having some trouble balancing his commitments and maintaining progress on his research. ...
What Masks Do You Wear?
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing up. I even have a costume trunk in my living room. 11 months out of the year, I use it as a coffee table. But ...
3 Reflections on the Megyn Kelly Blackface Panel
Megyn Kelly has received harsh criticism following a segment on her morning TV show this week where she defended blackface Halloween costumes. What Did She Say? "But what is racist?" Kelly asked. "Because you do ...
How the Wesleyan Quadrilateral Helps Us Understand God
How can we understand God? This is a big question. Depending on your religious background, you probably answer this question differently. If you’re a Christian, you probably point to the Bible, or perhaps the Pope ...
Keep Your Priorities Front, Center, and Simple
The other day, a colleague asked me if I would be willing to take the lead on part of a research project he was organizing. I felt conflicted. It seemed like a cool project, and ...
Should Elizabeth Warren Have Released Her DNA Test?
Elizabeth Warren was criticized this week by both Native American communities and the media at large, following her release of a DNA test showing she has a small amount of Native American ancestry. We Need ...
Why It’s Important to Set a Time Limit for Your Tasks
Here's a deep truth: The amount of time you allot to complete a task influences the amount of time the task will take you to complete. Let me tell you a story that happened a ...
