Redefining Success

Do you ever struggle with success?  Like, what makes for a “wonderful” day?  How do you define a “good” workout?  How does a workday become successful?  Why would a get together with friends/family be fantastic?  When I workout I have a less...

Love Lacks Labels

There are moments when I see the essence of my wife Lisa.  The radiance of her being is so beautiful even the best poetry would fall short of capturing her. Likewise, there are instances when the lines between us blur, blend, and vanish.  Our connection is so rich I...
Why Keeping Death Always Before Your Eyes Makes Life Better: Let’s Talk About Death Part 5

What if Prayer is More a Way of Being Than Something We Do?

What is prayer to you?  Growing up Christian, I think my experience of it was pretty normal.  It’s words one speaks/thinks to God, generally centered on praise, requests, and gratitude.  Interestingly, while in my memories the first two are pretty much all we did,...