At the men's retreat this past weekend, one line started more conversations than anything else I said: Addiction is a hunger pointed at the w

With an election five weeks away and the holidays right behind it, a lot of us are already bracing for the family table.In the fall of 2024, the Ameri

Why your brain rehearses disaster, and how God invites you to ask a better questionHave you ever had one bad thought turn into a whole disaster movie

When conflict hits, the real battle often begins in the few seconds before a reaction takes over. This post explores why anger and fear surge so quickly, and offers two simple but powerful keys for interrupting that cycle before damage is done. Blending biblical wisdom, brain science, and practical spiritual habits, it reveals how a brief pause, a short prayer, and a shift in perspective can completely change the outcome of hard moments. It also uncovers the deeper reason defensiveness has such power—and what it looks like to become secure enough in God’s love to respond with strength instead of reaction.

Have you ever stopped and watched a small child trying to do something he can’t do yet? Work a zipper. The lid on the jar. The bike without trai

When you are hurting and someone tells you to "just pray it away" or hands you a workbook full of psychology terms, neither one quite lands. Prayer ca

For decades, popular self-help culture has promoted positive affirmations and Eastern meditation techniques designed to empty the mind, yet lasting peace remains elusive for many. Surprisingly, modern neuroscience reveals exactly why simply repeating "I am enough" or trying to clear your thoughts fails to create genuine neurological change. There is a profound difference between a meditation practice that subtracts from your life and one that fills it, and your brain was actually scientifically designed for the latter. Explore the fascinating intersection of ancient biblical wisdom and adult neuroplasticity to understand why a stressed, braced nervous system cannot embrace the spiritual truths you already know. Dive into the full article to discover how to stop white-knuckling your way through life and begin experiencing root-level, lasting transformation.

What forty years in crisis taught me about the question underneath the question.If you've typed that question into a search bar late at night, you alr

Something goes wrong in almost every home, classroom, and workplace at the same predictable moment: someone doesn’t do what we asked.A child ign

Two questions I may get asked more than almost any others: Do I have enough faith? And how do I get more?Both are honest. Both are aske