In America, we tend to often operate between two extremes. On one side of the spectrum, we are driven by austerity, Pharaoh-like ideologies, feeling like there is not enough. On the other side of the spectrum, we are driven by mass consumption, Solomon-like dreams hoarding more and more and doing so by any means possible. …
New Book: Embracing a Holistic Faith (Finally)
It has been exactly five years since the release of my first book, Dancing on Hot Coals. And while I have been writing like crazy since then, sometimes it takes a while to put everything together especially when you throw marriage and kids into the mix. But that is perfectly okay with me, my family …
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Wrestling with Existential Realities – Does God Exist for Us or We for God?
Do we want God to bless our efforts or do we want to be a part of efforts God is blessing? Do we want God to go with us, or do we want to go where He already is? Do we want to know God’s will for our lives or do we want to know …
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10 of the Randomest Reflections on My 31st Birthday
Just a few random reflections on my 31st birthday: I was born on this day 31 years ago in the middle of a blizzard in Milwaukee, WI. At 31 years old, I am finally the same age that my mother was when she had me. So she is officially twice my age! Go mom! Speaking …
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There Shall Be No Poor Among You: Maybe Capitalism Doesn’t Work Afterall
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to study the book of Deuteronomy. If I break all of the other things that I have on my list (which exists in my mind, not on paper by the way) I really want to see this one through. As I have grown in my social justice awareness, …
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Best of the Best in 2013
2013 was an amazing year for my blog, Faith.Hope.Love. This is especially awesome for me since I didn't do the majority of my writing until after my son was born in June. I guess he is my inspiration! With that said, here is the best of the best in 2013: Returning to the Hood - Growing …
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