

Silence
My dad isn’t perfect. I’ve read several blog posts and articles by cops’ kids lately, and they all talk about the dad who played catch...


Dear friend with Anxiety/Depression,
Anxiety and depression are no joke. People who have never dealt with it don't understand how crippling it can be. There is no shame in...


There is no love in settling
"Giving him the desires of his heart at the expense of his flourishing is giving up on the good for him and therefore also on union with...


Worthless Gratitude
I have been thinking about gratitude a great deal lately, likely as I have been living at the mercy of people's generosity...


And then the horrid reality hit me.
December 2, 2015--A bulletin popped up on my computer that there had been a shooting in San Bernardino, CA. My heart clenched. But there...


Underqualified and Overwhelmed
Underqualified and Overwhelmed is an honest reflection of such a period of time in one mother's life as she watches her premie twins...


To be a Cynic...
I know cynicism all too well. It has been one of my dearest friends most of my life. Perhaps it is a desensitizing of the world. Perhaps...


A letter to the Body of Christ
Brothers and Sisters, In the Spring of 2014, I received news that I had been accepted into the Masters program at Phoenix Seminary. I had...


To God be the Glory!
One year and a week ago, I settled into Phoenix—no connections, no job, no idea what I was getting myself into. I knew I was going to...


Gandalf the Grey
This evening I found myself thinking about Gandalf. (Yes, I'm a complete nerd. I do this from time to time) Now, Gandalf is a pretty...