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We are all sojourners in this chaotic world. Resurrection is our destination, but what about In The Meantime?

Your Brain is Protecting You From God

Your Brain is Protecting You From God

I’m afraid to let God in on my real emotions. I’m terrified of vulnerability. Being honestly known (especially by God) feels risky.

The Creed Is A Home For My Brain And My Heart

The Creed Is A Home For My Brain And My Heart

Speaking the Creed, in community with God’s family everywhere, is a secure place for my brain, heart and body.

Alone, Anxious, but Unashamed

Alone, Anxious, but Unashamed

Anxiety starts because I feel ashamed...if I open up to my friends they’ll reject me, so I isolate myself. But I can’t handle life alone.

Coriander Bread and Honey

Coriander Bread and Honey

I am frequently mystified by the Lord’s chosen way of providing for me, but it is always, always good.

The Truth About Asomnorexia

The Truth About Asomnorexia

For decades I’ve carried a burden that feels unshakable: I don’t deserve any good thing! But Jesus says something different!

What Am I Doing Wrong?!

What Am I Doing Wrong?!

Nobody ever told me I had to be perfect. But the expectation that I should be getting better — that life should be getting better — just got baked in.

Lessons from Cozumel

Lessons from Cozumel

Here’s the blunt truth: human beings don’t learn things quickly. At least not the really important things...and that’s a feature, not a bug.

Do You Want to Become Whole?

Do You Want to Become Whole?

What do you think you need? Just a little more money? More control? More respect? More time? More…? How are you striving to get it?

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