Mike was the first guy I felt I could truly count on. He redefined friendship for me. Not because we grew up together (we didn’t), or spent a huge amount of time together, or shared the same hobbies (only fishing).  Read More

I’m no Chip Gaines. But when a jagged crack forms down my living room wall, I know it’s a bad sign. I also know there are basically two paths to address the issue.  Read More

Have you ever found yourself entangled in a moment where you felt like you had the choice to either ask for the impossible or shrink away into despair? Our minds race when we stand at that crossroads.  Read More

In case we needed a reminder that our nation is in distress, the events of January 6th sounded the alarm of anguish. The walls are broken down. There’s fire at the gates. One quick look at the news exposes profound trouble and overwhelming disgrace.  Read More

Why can I not stop doing this? Why do I continually battle the same thing over and over? When will I finally be able to stop myself in the moment and refrain from harmful actions and attitudes? Why do I seem to fail … every … single … time?  Read More

Gentleness is powerful. Steady, not showy. Persuasive, not pushy.It doesn’t panic, retaliate, or fume. Gentleness stands out in our loud and angry world.  Read More