Ever see the “Enjoli” commercial?

A wise psychologist once said, “Everyone leaves childhood with wounds. It is inevitable because we are all imperfect people. Even when we do our best, we will make mistakes.” Society certainly doesn’t help us not live as people of shame. Over a decade ago, when...

Do you live from places of shame?

According to Merriam-webster.com, Cancel Culture is “the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure.” We, as a culture/society, are in process of canceling things that hurt people! Racism,...

Flashbacks from Elementary School that Plague Us All

Do you remember when you were in elementary/middle school and “the invitation” would start circulating among your classmates? The “it” girl or guy would bring in their birthday party invites, and you’d be so excited to find one on your desk, OR you’d be so bummed that...

It’s relational

The atmosphere would be like a Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas meal, or Easter lunch for us. Surrounded by close friends and people we love, partaking of a meal. Yet, the meaning of the time and meal was foundational and transformational. Jesus, his family, and those...

Are you living from the edge of the inside?

If not, consider taking a step in that direction. It’s a great place to be! The edge of the inside. Prophets were people in scripture with one central purpose:  Keep God free for the people while keeping the people free for God. What? Historically, God was made...