Mindful Precision and Flow
A few years ago, meditation was my keystone habit and morning focus. I saw this practice as a way to practice mindful, contemplative...
A Good Day
I wrote a book for kids about living hērōically . It begins by defining two kinds of heroes. The classic HERO and the modern hērō ....
What Counts and is Worth Doing
In Galatians 5:6, Paul writes “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” This line is a great way to ground...
Willed Obedience in Action
I was working with Dad in the garage on an old minivan. The owner did not have much money but desperately needed the van fixed. It was a...
Leaning Into Life
My dear friend, David Hayes, once told me how he loved seeing me lean into life . We were talking about some struggles I had as I...
Hello, November
I notice that a lot of my journals on the first of a month begin with a welcome, saying “hello” to the new month and thank you and...
A Keystone, a Vow, and the Gift
Looking back over my past few October 21st journals, it’s clear that I take much more time to pause and breathe more and more often. I've...
Because That's What Neighbors Are
I’ve heard it said that love never fails , and that seems a straightforward scripture. But I fear that I often forget, miss, or overlook...
Connected and Kind
Nothing can separate us. From last to first. Be kind. I keep returning to the passage in Romans 8 where Paul says, “I am...
Destination, Direction, Path, and Steps
Aggregation of marginal gains. Think like a gardener, work like a carpenter. A direction in life, and a step in this day. Small...
