I Want Less in 2026
This morning, as I enjoyed my coffee and scribbled thoughts on the pages of my journal, I penned the sentence, “In the new year, I’m hoping for more.” The words stared at me from the page. It was an honest…
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Don’t Waste Your Wilderness | A Fresh Look at The 12 Spies
Have you ever heard someone talk about being in a “wilderness” season? Maybe, you’d say you’re in a wilderness season right now. In the book of Numbers, we learn the story about the Israelites during their wilderness season. This story…
The Decade Challenge | What Will You Accomplish in Ten Years?
Ten years ago, there was a small startup in San Francisco running a beta test on their new transportation app. The idea was simple. Provide a way for people to drive other people where they need to go. It was…
The “Heart Change” Challenge
Have you seen the “How Hard Did Aging Hit You” Challenge? This is the latest internet craze where willing participants place their first profile picture alongside their current profile picture to see how they’ve changed in recent years. But rather…
Year-End Thoughts From the Road Less Traveled
I climbed the stairs to the raspberry-colored, oceanfront home, ready to begin a 2-day sabbatical. It was an odd feeling to be alone in such a beautiful place with only my thoughts and the vastness of the ocean to keep…
To the Man | Peeling Back the False Self, The Pain of Freedom and Flying
To the man who’s feeling the pressure of raising kids even though he doesn’t feel adequate, I hear you. To the man who’s buried under the suffocating weight of debt, I hear you. To the man who’s mistaken himself as…
Get Better at Life—Not Facebook
I once met a marginally famous author. The experience was underwhelming and unimpressive. This person had a great online persona—they had best-selling books, wrote engaging articles, interacted with readers and maintained a great digital presence. But the truth is, they…