The knot in my stomach grows larger with each letter I type on my phone in the half-light glow of my bedroom. Although I’m sick and need rest, I feel guilty about cancelling weekend plans with my friend. After thirty minutes of careful crafting, I finally have a “cancelled… Read More

I once described to a friend that I was feeling like a filthy mop. I pictured myself being pushed across the floor, absorbing all the mess and the grime, working tirelessly while no one was looking. I explained feeling like everyone else was busy doing their glamorous jobs, living a… Read More

The job was simple enough. I planned to take my infant daughter grocery shopping one Saturday afternoon while my wife was practicing organ for the Sunday service. I had the backpack set with diapers, toys, and Baby Bjorn, just in case. After I dropped my wife off at practice,… Read More

Who do you love most? To be honest, the person I usually love most is myself. I want what’s best for me. I look out for me. My choices are often guided by self-interest. But, as Jesus taught us, real love looks different. Real love is in big moments, sure. Read More

I have yet to meet someone who enjoys the feeling of being rejected. Of being told, “Thanks, but you’re just not good enough.” But it’s something that all of us feel at one time or another, not that we’re likely to admit it. Like a pile of crumbs, we brush… Read More

I’m one of those people who wants to say “yes” to every social engagement and opportunity. Want to go out tonight? YES. Want to hop on a plane to Europe? YES. Want to volunteer to do this scary thing you’ve never done… Read More

You’re an imposter. A phony. A fake. You only got your job because of luck. You only got that award because you fooled people into thinking you’re good at what you do. But, really? You’re not fooling anyone. They all know you’re not as smart as they are. They all… Read More

I step on my scale, practically naked and definitely afraid. It isn’t the scale’s fault. It has no choice but to reveal that I haven’t been making the best food choices lately. If the number is low, I can breathe a sigh of relief. But if the number is high,… Read More

Hi, my name is Jack. I became a dad two months ago and I feel totally inadequate. Alright, that’s not entirely fair. I absolutely love my daughter and these past eight weeks have been some of the happiest of my life. Plus my wife is a rock star. Read More

I was feeling restless and ready for a change when we drove past the “For Sale” sign, beckoning us to our next adventure. Within a few months, my husband and I were bed & breakfast owners. We had a lovely new home and enjoyed working hard to make it a… Read More