The last time I visited my Grandparents grave-site, it was the perfect day – 65 degrees, sunny, breezy, dry... the way the light was shining through the trees was magical. I sat in the grass on their spot and leaned against their stone for awhile…
Read MoreHave you ever missed (or almost missed) out on the opportunity of a lifetime due to fear? I almost missed one such opportunity in September of 2016. I planned an amazing trip to drive 2,600 miles across the country and back from…
Read MoreMy Google Assistant tells me that there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world today. I spent a decade of my life immersed in what was defined behind the pulpit as a “fundamental Bible-believing, KJV only, Independent Baptist…
Read MoreThis Ayurvedic steamed cabbage salad is the embodiment of balanced, fresh, flavorful, and simple. It has quickly become one of my all-time favorites since first making it to serve to the attendees at EXPLORE Retreat. And while it…
Read MoreI’m a routine kind of person. When I wake up on a workday, I go through the motions — go to the bathroom, put in contacts, let the dogs out, feed the dogs, let the dogs out again. I shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, make lunch, brush…
Read MoreI love a good movie, but more than that, I love a great scene. I’ve got several that pop into my mind right away that I’ve watched over a dozen times. Just short segments handpicked from the arc of the movie’s plot that can be applicable to...
Read MoreFear was instilled in me at a very early age. From my earliest memories of childhood, I was taught that the world was not a safe place, I would be hurt either physically or emotionally, I shouldn’t trust anyone, and to never ever do anything…
Read MoreI can feel that little bubble beginning to form in the pit of my stomach. What an opportunity! I am excited, elated actually, but at the same time I’m afraid. Writing is something that I have tinkered with all my life. From the time I was a child I…
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