• Slow Negotiation

    Springtime, perhaps even more than the New Year, feels like a time to start fresh. The new, blossoming, vibrant buds on plants filling our days with color are motivation to begin working towards our growth, too. These seasons often begin with a burst of motivation that fuels a desire for significant change. But that motivation also fizzles out. And I think Dr. Sara Kuburic nailed why on her Instagram. She said growth is rarely a…

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  • Limited Space

    Our brains are wildly incredible. What we know about the brain is fascinating, but we know that there are still many aspects of it that we know little about. However, one thing we do know is that our brains have limited conscious storage capacity. While experiences with heightened emotional encounters are likely to stay locked in for many years, some experiences are deemed unnecessary to continue storing in our conscious awareness. Other memories are deemed…

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  • What Happened?

    What if we took accusations and assumptions and traded those out for authentic wonder and compassionate curiosity?…

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  • A Hand For Your Neighbor?

    In 2016, I spent three days in Chicago helping lead orientation for a group of 60 new students at Chicago Theological Seminary, where I worked and attended classes at the time. One crisp morning, we headed out to the 63rd Street Beach. It’s just a few blocks from the school. We stood in a long line, staring out at Lake Michigan and holding hands. As we watched waves crash onto shore, one staff member read…

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