Writing
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The Illusion of Self-Protection: Learning to Let God Guard What I Have Been Guarding Myself
It was 6am, dark outside, the kind of stillness that only exists before a city wakes up. We were praying, and Shawna began to sing, unplanned, unrehearsed, the way the Spirit sometimes moves through a room before anyone has decided to lead. The words were simple: “I give up my control, oh God.” I have…
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When Death Is The Option
I have been reflecting on many of the obstacles and that I have been experiencing lately. As many of my friends and family know I had a pulmonary embolism in August of 2016. Over 30% of people that have these die. Most find out about the cause of death in an autopsy. I am alive.…
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The “Believe Me” Policy…
I woke up this morning reflecting on a funny thing that happened to me. Yesterday, I started the day as I usually do. Making coffee, drinking my 30 oz, of water with lemon and apple cider vinegar. (my body is loving this new habit…) My wife, Malia, was going to fly to Washington DC to…
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Beginning a New Thing…
Yes, New Year, New Beginnings Here it is a New Year…. I have put off this whole idea of writing a blog that has more than sound bytes about my feelings, rants and raves, as well as things that I am passionate about for far too long. As I have given thought about all my…