Another random Facebook post. A friend asking for vague help, their circumstances not allowing them to share publicly whats really happening, but nevertheless, they fling a desperate cry out into the void. A diagnosis. A crushing blow. A job loss. Condolences and “prayers” come flooding in. Along this flood of well wishers, perhaps this phrase is […]
What I wish Christians understood about depression
“Maybe the World would just be better off without me.” As I sat and heard the sentiment, my heart broke. Of course, this wasn’t the first breaking. Nor would it be the last. My friend was expressing the deepest reality of a soul tortured and unable to break free. Immediately, I call out the lie. […]
Three Vintage Skills Millenials can develop to stand out!
3 Skills Millennials can learn to distinguish themselves in the marketplace “Call him.” “I sent him a message.” “That’s not good enough. Give him a call.” One of my clients, a young millennial man, just didn’t see the need to make the phone call. The text should be enough, shouldn’t it? Today, when someone says […]
Change this 1 thing to develop healthy adult children
The biggest obstacle to your child’s independence. “The person who hated it the most was my mom.” What was this dastardly “it” my student was talking about? Let me set this up properly. I currently give a large portion of my time to working with university students. Because everyone bombs an assignment or two, I […]
5 ways to know you are a digital addict and how to escape..
How to know if you are addicted to social media, and how to break the cycle. I might be addicted. You also are most likely addicted. The question is not if, but “at what level” are we are addicted. No I don’t drink. Don’t smoke. Opioids, nope. My, and most likely your addiction, is to […]
The Failed Promise of Relevance.
Another article floating around the internet, being shared ad-nausea by everyone tired for old ways of “doing” church. Change your music! Target young people! Be more relevant! Shorten your services! Out with the old, in with the new! Be more relevant! And “If you don’t like it, serve in the nursery!” You had your time, […]
My (new old) book Turbans and Took Tooks now on KINDLE
From 2001 to 2003 I lived as a student, english teacher and basketball coach in the Sudan. It was an amazing culture with beautiful people. I’ve self published the hard copy a few times, but after some work, I think we’ve got it ready on Kindle!
Adventures in Home Ownership: Part 1 Weeds
I recently bought my first house. Not on purpose, mind you. How is that even possible? Well, when looking for housing in the Twin Cities area, I discovered that renting was much more expensive than a mortgage payment. With some creative help from a mortgage guy, and after 3 weeks of unsuccessfully trying to find […]
43 Life Lessons from Bible characters.
Birthday’s are times for reflection for me. I want to continue to learn. Here’s 43 things I learned from Bible characters. 1. Joseph: Forgive by don’t forget. Reconciliation should only come when change has happened. 2. Jesus: Presence is the greatest gift you can give. 3. Jacob: Running from your problems only delays the inevitable […]
Why Colin Kaepernick’s stand won’t change anything
Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem. In our nation, that is your right. In Mozambique, during the civil war, students had to make decision of standing and saluting the flag, or running for their lives while bullets flew. Not standing at attention was against the law. Right or wrong, disrespectful or otherwise, this is not […]