Reading a book about depression and mental illness isn't a first choice for someone who suffers from depression herself. Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth isn't about darkness, but rather the light of what Greg Garrett sees in community, history, music, and … [Read more...]
SC 14 In The Name of Love
I spent a weekend with 28 amazing teenagers. The topic: Love. What does it mean? Why do people do horrible things in the name of love? What if I can't love myself? On this podcast, I share what we discussed. Do humans have the ability to show agape? Listen in and let … [Read more...]
Would You Judge or Pray For a Mother Who Killed Her Son?
Photo credit: Kat Kellner, Flickr I judged. Right away I judged. When local news reported the Coast Guard stationed on the Oregon coast frantically searched for a 6 year old boy in Yaquina Bay because his mother threw him off a bridge, I judged. Who in the hell … [Read more...]
Searching for Joy
I’m going away for a few days with the family. My body and soul can’t take any more noise. I need quiet to balance my State of Mind State of Spirit State of Family State of Marriage State of the World The past two weeks have been a tad strange for me. You see, for years … [Read more...]
Depression, Vision, and Being Spiritual Enough
Robin Williams committed suicide. He suffered from severe depression: FACT He was selfish. He wasn’t spiritual enough: WE HAVE NO IDEA Yesterday the inter-webs set ablaze with opinions about our beloved icon’s death. But it was one particular popular, … [Read more...]