I’ll be totally frank – Standing in the gap is costly, but it turns out it is the only kind of religion that God ever wants from us. James 1:19-27 (The Voice) – Listen, open your ears, harness your desire to speak, and don’t get worked up into a rage so easily, my brothers and…
Have you ever asked yourself, “what is wrong with people, anyway?!?” Yeah, I might have, too. Let’s spend a little time exploring that and taking a look at the real question, “why do people do what they do?” and consider the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the ability to fully function cognitively, socially,…
Did you Bring Your Heart Today? Are you now asking yourself, “what is ‘Bringing Your Heart’ about?” I thought I’d take a little time to unpack it for you. Bring Your Heart is my new podcast and discussion space where I, and I hope “we,” explore the cost and benefits of bringing our hearts into…
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Well, I’ve been promising a podcast for quite a while, now, and I am happy to report that I have finally overcome the technical knowledge blocks and have posted my first podcast [cue the trumpets]! One thing that was funny for me when I was researching how to get started is that I kept hearing…
I need you to hear me. I enjoyed the columns of welcoming greeters who were laughing, smiling, offering high-fives, and yelling, “Hello! We’re glad you are here!” To my child, columns of strangers were making loud noises, forcing physical contact, and laughing at a joke she didn’t get. I need you to hear me. I…
I was sitting in a room with a group of women waiting for the simulcast event to begin. We had pulled couches and comfy chairs next to tables and filled our plates with salad, chips, and appetizers while exchanging introductions and catching up with those we already knew. This was my fourth year hosting this…
