Emotional expectations
Diedra and I went on a three-week study tour of Israel while I was in seminary. It was fascinating--and of lifelong value to a professional…
Thanksgiving
Today we stop to give thanks. To Whom are we giving thanks? Hopefully to the Giver of all good things. The Author of Life. The…
Roadblocks to Turkey Day
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Many plans have been canceled. This is very sad. Finding gratitude may be extra challenging. Some thoughts from C.S. Lewis's Letters…
Tap the brakes
Instant communication isn't always a gift. How many times have we regretted responding too swiftly with words that were overstated because of the heat of…
Mind the gap
A chasm is growing between The thoughtful and the reactive The tranquil and the volatile The profound and the superficial The quiet and the shouting.…
Better media
I regularly have people saying to me: "Pastor Dan, I'm struggling to know who to trust." If you're experiencing negative outcomes related to social media--that's…
Fear factors
Lots of scary stuff out there. How shall we steward our emotions when bombarded? One of the first things to do is to wisely distinguish…
Emotional energy
No matter how rich or poor--we only have twenty-four hours in a given day. After sleeping, eating, bathing, working, we have a small amount of…
Concerns and responsibilities
My pastor, mentor, and friend, Pastor Mark Biehl, regularly and gently reminds us that our areas of concern will always exceed our areas of responsibility.…