Be Emotional!

Feb 8, 2021

My wife was sharing her feelings with me the other day, when out of fear, instead of holding space for her, I shut her down. You see, part of me is afraid the messy, not so pleasant emotions will overwhelm me. Yet, I’m increasingly coming to find the...
Sing at the Top of Your Lungs!

Sing at the Top of Your Lungs!

Nov 11, 2020

When I make dinner I listen to music, while dancing and singing (loudly). In fact, not long ago I was especially into a song, and mid-chorus saw a lady walking by outside give me an “are you possessed?” look. Whether you can carry a tune or not,...

Meditation on the Importance of Loving Our Messy Emotions

Jun 10, 2019

Do you ever have a thought or impulse that’s inappropriate, uncomfortable, or “bad”?  I know I do!  The other day, one thought bubble led to another, and before I knew it, I was shocked and dismayed by the notion my mind had centered on.  Before my...
Fierce Softness

Fierce Softness

Feb 10, 2019

Changes, departures, leavings, and endings can be hard.  For years, I was not only a faithful attender at a local church, I was on the leadership team, aspired to be a paid pastor there, and became close with the other team members.  Then, after a good deal of inner...