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November 2021

November 23, 2021

Ok Then… I Hate My Life.

Don’t be confused, Karen. God is not the author of confusion. If in fact, you...

November 18, 2021

Why Are We All So Afraid?

Someone listen. Please. Anyone. Why does it seem like everyone around me has their head...

November 16, 2021

A Cute Little Post

Cute I know, I know, I keep going back to this word. It’s because I...

November 08, 2021

Is There Any Value in It?

Values. Everyone has them. Each person, their own set. Changing throughout our lives. Depending on...

November 05, 2021

What Are We So Afraid Of?

I’m not leaving the faith. I never have been. It’s actually the opposite. You could...

October 2021

October 31, 2021

Whose Kingdom Are We Talking About?

A world of contradiction. Thinking back to the church debacle of 2008. Maybe that’s a...

October 26, 2021

Can I Be Real A Second?

I’ve been told I’m brave for being vulnerable. To be honest, I look at it...

October 24, 2021

When Sundays Aren’t So Easy

I have to admit, Sundays have not been easy for most of my life. When...

October 21, 2021

The Weight of It All

The problem with my weight has never actually my weight. It’s how I’ve perceived my...

October 15, 2021

You’re Scared of Us? – A Life Changing Conversation

I remember the first time I decided to really listen. Seven years ago. It started...

October 07, 2021

The Deep Dive

Currently sitting up in my bed overlooking the resort pool in Las Vegas. Last day...

October 06, 2021

How Is This Brave?

People say I am brave. It is ironic. Me, brave? How does anyone even become...

October 03, 2021

Following The Leader?

Do what I say, not what I do. I’m sad this Sunday morning. Sitting in...

September 2021

September 30, 2021

Where Is God In Our Schools?

I work in a public school. A high school. A pretty big one. In the...