How Survival Instinct & Comfort Zones Screwed Us Up
Human beings are wired with a survival instinct. Some call it our reptilian brains and many are quick to reference Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as evidence. There has been a lot of more recent neuroscience to further affirm this human need for survival at all costs....
When You Have No Choice, You May Surprise Yourself
“Hey, when you ain’t got a choice, you might be surprised at what you can do.” This is what Rodney said to me one evening in the parking lot of an Autozone. I had recently met Rodney, a scrufty fellow who had maybe three full outfits to his name, no...
It’s My Wife’s Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
It’s our wedding anniversary. Fifteen years ago today, I got into my Chevy Blazer and looked at the beautiful young lady that was seated in the passenger seat and said, “You’re my wife.” I think she responded with a simple, “Yep” but I really don’t remember. I...
You Might Fear Success – Here’s Why & What You Can Do About It
The fear of success keeps many people from dreaming big. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true and I know because I have lived through it. And if I am honest with myself and others, I struggle with it today. I’m really serious about this and I suspect most readers...
Belonging on the Field – 7 Blog Posts to Ponder
A sense of belonging is an important sentiment in so many arenas of life. Today, we continue exploring You Belong on the Field as part of our Year of Listening Up series. I’ve gathered seven blog posts from different sources that touch on the topic, reference...
How a New Year Spurred Personal Growth and Pulled me from a Black Hole
Years ago, I made my last New Year’s resolution and it is the only one that ever stuck. That resolution was to never make a New Year’s resolution again. Given that a mere 8% of them actually come to fruition, it’s become more than socially acceptable to make empty...
What to do with What’s Next?
I was blessed with the opportunity to achieve a lifelong dream several years ago by seeing my name on the cover of a book I had written and had published by a “real” publishing company. I was hardly prepared for what would come next – promoting the book, engaging with...
The Legacy of a Mom Who Raised Men – Honoring my Mother
Imagine a life where you were in constant fear of something. Imagine that being a big part of your legacy! Whether it’s a matter of where you are going to find the money to pay for a tank of gas or whether it is believing the gunman you think is holding your child...
The Holy Spirit Speaks – from Nudges to Fist Bumps
The Bible specifically tells us to not be anxious (Philippians 4:6), though there is a big difference between knowing and applying that directive. That’s why it is sometimes nice to get an affirmation (fist-bump) from God when it’s most needed. I was blessed by such...
Why Emotional Hoarding Neglects Jesus & How to Fix It
We hear a lot about the hoarding of physical things, but we don’t often consider hoarding in an emotional context. And rarely – if ever – do we consider its relationship to the Cross or Christ’s atonement for our sin nature. In many regards, we harbor a lot of...