Remember Hermey the Elf, from the Rank & Bass stop-motion classic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer? He’s a misfit who doesn’t want Read More »
Loosening the Wrench of Sadness and Anger
For a time, I believed it was easier to pretend that I was always happy and excited. After all, it made me Read More »
There are three rules in dysfunctional family systems: 1. Don’t talk. 2. Don’t trust. 3. Don’t feel. We learn at an early Read More »
“It’s so frustrating. I try to help her, but she just won’t listen.” My friend called to confide in me about a Read More »
Life is full of seasons. Nature reminds us of this multiple times a year. As we enter into fall and already see Read More »
One of the practices that Devra (my wife of 29 years) and I do almost every day to connect at the heart Read More »
I’ve had some legitimate, real-life enemies in my life lately. I believe they are actively working against my good will. It feels Read More »
I have my fair share of problems: Finances are really tight. I just spent a lot of money on a new patio. Read More »
Clueless and don’t even know it. That is how I describe the condition of my soul 14 years ago. As a pastor, Read More »
I’d like to share with you a way of thinking “blocks” and “problems” that has given me great peace, even during difficult Read More »