Chaos and Confusion

Chaos and Confusion

Welcome back everyone! Last week, we talked about the purpose of change in our life—how we ought to think of it and make the most of it... read more
Changes

Changes

Few things make us more uncomfortable than change—because we always want to control it. We want some part of our lives transformed for... read more
The Hero Paradox

The Hero Paradox

Quick, don’t think, just answer. What’s easier: being decent, or being a hero? Being decent, right? Obviously. But then, I’m sure... read more
Imperfect Anonymous

Imperfect Anonymous

As a follower of Jesus, I’ve often said that my ideal church gathering would look pretty close to an AA meeting. Although I was past... read more
For Today

For Today

What do you want for your life? A simple question, for which most of you will have many answers: love, success, health, children,... read more
The Doors

The Doors

In my experience, most people don’t really understand the cause of the problems in their lives. When I say, “problems,” I’m... read more
The Conflict of Obedience

The Conflict of Obedience

There’s something inherently infantilizing about the word “obedience,” isn’t there? We endure its need as kids, and as we get... read more
Foundations

Foundations

Almost everyone I’ve ever worked with had an addiction of some kind. Not necessarily a clinical addiction as we would usually understand... read more
Action or Identity

Action or Identity

Like me, many of you were probably raised in conservative religious backgrounds. You were taught something along the lines of, “be good... read more
The Old and the New

The Old and the New

If you’ve been with us awhile, then you’ve probably heard me reference the popsicle story: a woman I worked with had been traumatized... read more
On Strong Foundations

On Strong Foundations

According to an article published in the Atlantic, in the moment before any human decision is made, there is an electrical spike from the... read more
Private Lives

Private Lives

There’s a curious fact I’ve observed about myself and others: oftentimes, we struggle the most when things are easiest. ... read more

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