It’s been a turbulent month. An exhausting week of author school visits capped by a bookstore event. A long-delayed layover…
It’s happening quickly. Two years ago, there were eight people on my dad’s side of the family in his generation.…
I was driven. Once I had the goal of being a traditionally published author in my sights, I attacked it.…
I have monkey mind. In my practice of silence, rather than the calm stillness I seek, thoughts often leap about…
She captivated the crowd. The thousand of us in the hotel ballroom hung on every word coming from this short,…
I’m a routine guy. I thrive in habits. This can be a real strength, as I’m good at sticking with…
Big changes can bring unexpected gifts. That’s proven true for my wife Lisa and I as we’ve transitioned to living…
If you’re anything like me, sometimes you just feel down. A general sense of malaise, a nebulous depression, an insubstantial…
I’ve never been a huge fan of poetry. That said, I’m learning to appreciate how a good poem can pack…
Sometimes powerful things are said simply. The following excerpt from the writings of Henri Nouwen is a great example. It…