I’ve had conversations with people who have been genuinely hurt by a community (and sometimes even a “Christian” community). I can relate. At times, I’ve been hurt by community (even more »

I have a busy mind, which can simultaneously be beneficial and detrimental. I’m constantly processing and thinking through problems. I’m making plans and strategizing toward goals. My mind and heart more »

Think about what you are inputting into your mind.  Is it life-giving, does it draw you closer to Jesus? Thinking about your input isn’t a matter of legalism, it is more »

It’s been a while since I’ve written about my anxiety, and there are multiple reasons for that. One reason is that most of the time, my struggle with anxiety is more »

I’m keenly aware of the frequent breakdown in communication that happens in our daily lives. From misunderstanding what another driver is doing to misreading the intent of words or body more »

Communication is a very general topic. But, your success as a communicator impacts every area of your life–from your job to marriage and parenting to how you interact with Christ-followers more »

Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with more »

Self-awareness can be an essential tool in sanctification (becoming more like Jesus), but it can quickly turn into a self-centric exercise that has little to do with Jesus and a more »

I’m utterly convinced self-control is a missing piece in the spiritual walk of many Christians. It isn’t the most fun topic, but by neglecting self-control, we stunt our spiritual growth more »

“Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.”—Proverbs 25:28 If you were to ask me how I would describe the culture we live in more »