Faith Isn’t Certainty (TAW030)

Episode 030 – Faith Isn’t Certainty Faith is at the very heart of Christianity. It’s crucial. Without Faith, scripture says, it’s impossible to please God. But more than any other part of the spiritual life, faith is misunderstood. When we get this wrong, we set ourselves up for an ugly, painful crash. (And if faith […]

The Trip is the Point (TAW029)

Episode 029 – The Trip is the Point What are you gonna be when you grow up? What college do you want to go to? What are you gonna do when you graduate? Where are you going on your vacation? How soon do you think you can retire? You’ve been asked those questions, or questions […]

Your Invitation? To Live Fully Awake.

Some mornings look like this: I slide out of bed with a sense of expectation. A shower clears my head. A walk on the treadmill gets the blood and oxygen moving. The day comes at me in whatever shape it happens, but I’m present and aware. I’m able to make choices that align with who […]

4 reasons why being a novice is better than being an expert

When was the last time you learned something new? I mean something completely new, where you started as a novice? If you’re like most Americans, the last time was when you were in school. Have you noticed that we expect children to learn and grow? We enroll them in sports because they need to learn […]

Are You on the Journey of the Wise Men?

The Christmas Journey The Christmas season is all about journeys.  People are traveling in order to be home with family.  Kids are heading to the Grandparent’s house. College campuses are abandoned ghost towns. The Christmas story itself is full of journeys.  Joseph and Mary travelled to Bethlehem because of the census.  The Angels traveled from […]