“Am I Safe?” — From PTSD to Providence in “I AM”
“Once we know that the entire physical world around us, all of creation, is both the hiding place and the revelation place for God, this world becomes home, safe, enchanted,…
AA, Ego, & Sanctification: How Any Christian Can Get the 12 Steps
“The steps are not about getting drunk people sober; they are about getting self-centered people surrendered.” — Richard Rohr We’re going to explore how to use the 12 Steps of…
Before We Dive In: A Personal Introduction to The Son of Man & Its Mystic Awakening
The book is moving forward. The manuscript is being imported into InDesign. A handful of guest pieces are out for review—submissions to Sojourners, Relevant Magazine, Christian Century, Branded Way, and…
Dust, Dead Selves, & a Dented Halo: An Update from Trudging
“You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.” — Marianne Williamson The last blog post that wasn’t related to my book…
From Arby’s to Authenticity: Personal & Business Update
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts Change is a peculiar beast—it can…
The Prodigal Pastor: Reflections at 40 in 2025
“Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.” — Carl Jung Do you believe people can change? I do—especially now. From my story to…
A Year of Journaling & Morning Routine: Reflections from a Relucant Convert
“Keep a journal and one day it will keep you.” – Mae West As we kick off 2025, I find myself reflecting on reflection itself. Yeah, it’s meta as Heaven, but…
Rebirth Through Responsibility: My Testimony of Mortality & Transformation
The last post on the neurological reality of spiritual transformations was a setup for this one. Let’s explore my story through the lens of mortality and responsibility, and discuss the…
The Discipline of Gratitude: Its Benefits and the Struggle
Gratitude was one of the few things that finally made sobriety stick for me. It wasn’t perfect, and I’m still far from having it all figured out. But three years…
