I’ve kept it no secret that I’ve battled depression in the past. I don’t blog about it as an expert, just one who’s experienced it. Over the last 37 years, I’ve had four bouts of it at the ages of 10, 14, 25 & 36. And just like snowflakes, no two depressions are alike. Of the four I’ve dealt with,… Read more…

What?! No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. I’ve been on anti-depressants for about six months. The reason I’m sharing is ’cause often, there’s an unfortunate stereotype that accompanies anti-depressants. And, what breaks my heart is if someone could be better on one, but won’t for fear of being stereotyped. Clinical, physiological evidence is what confirms a person’s need for an… Read more…

Like a brick of cheddar cheese, I was made in the solid image of God: destined to be whole; wired to be filled. There was never meant to be any holes…But along the way–like swiss cheese & by my own doing–holes got added to what was meant to be solid. Sometimes, I get discouraged that my life has made me… Read more…

When I was in college, my roommate & I hit the town one night. On our way home, my roomie (feeling the repercussions of a long night of beveraging) lost control and projected vomit all over my dashboard, my passenger window and passenger door. But wait, there’s more. She had just pigged out on chicken salad and grape laffy-taffy. NAAAAAASTY!… Read more…

No matter our leadership role, when the stress is high, so is the probability for a headache. A few years ago, my oldest, DJ, got his first headache. You can see here he conjured up his own remedy: strapping on a pair of tight, tinted goggles.

When I asked if it helped, he looked at me (with a… Read more…

Like a brick of cheddar cheese, I was made in the solid image of God: destined to be whole; wired to be filled. There was never meant to be any holes… But along the way–like Swiss cheese & by my own doing–holes got added to what was meant to be solid. Sometimes, I get discouraged that my life has made… Read more…

THE MUSICAL FRUIT
“…They also brought wheat and barley, flour and roasted grain, beans and lentils,” 2 Samuel 17:28b

“Take wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and spelt; put them in a storage jar and use them to make bread for yourself.” Ezekiel 4:9

I love it that this delectable sustenance (beans) is specifically mentioned in God’s Word.… Read more…