5 Fears that Keep Me Unwise

5 Fears that Keep Me Unwise

Have you ever wanted to prove how wise you were and ended up making a decision that was unwise? I have. I have wanted to protect myself, at least I thought that is how it would play out. I wanted to protect my pride.  Here is a recent example. As my career is...
Humble Celebration

Humble Celebration

This Thursday, February 20th, would have been my brother Zach’s 40th birthday. It also happens to be exactly three months since his passing. Needless to say, Thursday will be a hard day. This has been a hard week. A hard month. A hard season. As I sat down earlier...
It’s Not Okay to Need Help

It’s Not Okay to Need Help

Today is the first day in five of being down and out with the FLU that I have felt “mostly” human again. I’ve had a headache that has lasted for days. My body felt like I was the chosen target at the fifth grade dodge ball game, chased after by the come and go...
Sick of the Stigma

Sick of the Stigma

“‘As I washed my face before bed one evening, I heard a commercial for Tide laundry detergent, and was struck when a man’s voice said, “All they see is the stain.’” “Whoa,” I thought. “That’s heavy.” Indeed, such philosophical truth from a detergent commercial. Once...