The Unexpected Gift of Community

7 days ago
Matt McMann

Big changes can bring unexpected gifts.  That’s proven true for my wife Lisa and I as we’ve transitioned to living…

How to Find Relief from Negative Emotions

2 weeks ago

If you’re anything like me, sometimes you just feel down. A general sense of malaise, a nebulous depression, an insubstantial…

A Powerfully Pithy & Productive Poem

3 weeks ago

I’ve never been a huge fan of poetry. That said, I’m learning to appreciate how a good poem can pack…

A Freeing Perspective on Serving Others

4 weeks ago

Sometimes powerful things are said simply. The following excerpt from the writings of Henri Nouwen is a great example. It…

The Mind-Expanding Power of Learning Other Worldviews

1 month ago

I’m still learning.  I grew up with the belief that there was only one path to Truth and rightness with…

Trudging Through a Winter Season

1 month ago

Life is often a struggle. That point was brought home to me this week in conversations with friends—one lost her…

How to Achieve Your Goals Using Reflection

2 months ago

I don’t like New Year’s Resolutions. They tend to seem forced, make me feel guilty, and I usually fail at…

The Shocking Benefits of Not Giving Up on Your Dream

2 months ago

I was in utter shock. On Christmas day, I got an email from a fellow author friend saying congratulations. I…

Serve or Play? A Tension to Be Managed

2 months ago

I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world.…

Remember: You Are Amazing

2 months ago

I can be pretty hard on myself. Growing up, I was convinced I had to be perfect. Impeccable grades. Never…