All of My Thoughts and Articles
How to Rejoice in Suffering
There’s an interesting passage in Paul’s letter to the church in Rome where he encourages his readers to rejoice in their suffering. I’ve always struggled with this idea, because it seems out of touch with ...
Try to See Your Goal in a Tangible Way
Sometimes it’s good to see your goal in a tangible way. Tangible means physical, like you can touch it. Disappointment with Crossfit I remember one morning after I finished my Crossfit workout, I stretched a ...
9 Keys to Win Fantasy Football
It's that time of the year again. NFL training camps have started. Everyone is excited about the upcoming NFL season. It's also the time of year to start thinking about your fantasy football team. Maybe ...
Why You Shouldn’t Count the (Sunk) Costs
Before you made a decision growing up, your parents probably told you to count the costs. Usually this is good advice, unless the costs are sunk. What is a Sunk Cost? When we make a ...
How Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Taps Into Our Deepest Need
I recently watched the Mr. Rogers documentary. In addition to bringing back fond memories of my childhood, I was struck by how clearly Mr. Rogers tapped into our deepest need as human beings: the need ...
When to Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger
We’ve all heard the old adage, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.” Usually this is good advice. It’s important for couples to deal with their issues, and not let their anger fester. ...
How to Navigate the “3-Lane” Highway of Life
We have all heard the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Being able ...
When in a Disagreement, Separate the Person from the Issue
When we are in the middle of a disagreement with someone, we have a bad habit of merging the person with the issue we disagree about. The person in front of us is no longer ...
How Do We Love God?
I like to evaluate my actions or behaviors through the lens of whether or not they are consistent with loving God and loving others. Loving Others I think I have a pretty good idea of ...
