All of My Thoughts and Articles
Do What You Were Created to Do
Sometimes in life, it’s easy to get off track. There are so many things competing for our time and attention. Emails, social commitments, hobbies, volunteering at church, etc. How do we keep ourselves focused on ...
A World Without Facts
I was having a discussion about gun control with some friends the other day, and the dialogue ended up breaking down. As I was reflecting on the conversation, I realized part of our problem was ...
Make Your Electronics Sleep on the Couch
I have made a new rule for my electronic devices: I’ve banished them from the bedroom. I used to have a bad habit of putting my iPhone on the dresser next to my bed. It ...
Notice Your Feelings, But Make a Good Decision Anyways
Emotions can be powerful determinants of our actions and behaviors. Usually this is a good thing. If you’re walking in the woods, and come across a dangerous predator, you feel fear. Your fear motivates you to ...
7 Keys to Successful Dating Post-College
Dating is difficult. If you just came back from a rough first date, or spent a Friday night alone wishing you had somebody to love, you know what I’m talking about. It’s hard to find ...
The 3 Most Important Values of Jesus
Jesus had an interesting relationship with the Law. The Law was an important aspect of the Jewish faith. The Law was given to the Israelites from God Himself, and it directed and guided every aspect ...
Give It Away
I recently got married, and part of the transition involved moving my fiancé and me into a one-bedroom apartment. We got married in our 30s, so we both had been living on our own for ...
Skip Something
I was at a conference not too long ago, and one of the speakers talked about an initiative she had started to encourage folks to support children through Compassion International. For those of you who ...
Give Your Unconscious Some Time to Work It Out
I remember one day, I was struggling with a writing project. I was working on a section of a book, and I was stuck. I didn’t really have a clear direction for where I was ...