“I don’t want to be a burden.” I have heard this statement from many people over the years, and I…
The Greatest Trap
“The greatest trap in life is not success, popularity, or power, but self-rejection, doubting who we truly are.” -Henri Nouwen…
Healthy Competition
It’s fun to earn a trophy, a medal, or a new belt. I have won a few throughout my experiences…
Connecting
In Matt. 18:20 Jesus says, “Wherever two or more are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst…
When Disaster Strikes
We have seen multiple examples of natural disasters in the past few weeks, and the resulting hardships for many people….
Three Tips for Feeding Snacks To Your Children
I am currently reading one of the best books I’ve read on eating (Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family by…
A Time to Speak, A Time to Refrain
Taylor Swift recently spoke up in her defense when a radio DJ sought to take advantage of her. That person…
“Why is Everything So Heavy?”
I’ve been singing the lyrics to Chester Bennington’s song in my head this whole week, wondering what was going through…
A Time to Tear, A Time to Mend
Our basement flooded with water from a “Hotlanta” summer downpour yesterday. I walked downstairs and felt the squish of sopping…
One-Step Sparring When Life Throws a Punch
In taekwondo training, we learn a series of responses to an opponent’s punch, called “one-step sparring.” The self-defense moves involve…
Falling on Purpose
One of my least favorite taekwondo drills is the one where we have to purposely fall down on the mat….
Small Shifts
We can become overwhelmed with the idea of change when it feels too big, and too insurmountable to overcome. We…