Turning Shame Into Power
This week I am honored to make my second appearance on The Dad Edge Podcast. In the episode Larry and I talk honestly about turning shame and regret into power.
A Dad’s Recovery from Sex Addiction
This week it’s my pleasure to appear on The Dad Edge Podcast. In the episode we talk honestly about sex addiction and the recovery process. Everything in this episode comes as one who is still in recovery and I hope my sharing will invite other men who are struggling to step out of the shadows …
An Irrelevant Reformation?
Is celebrating 500 years since Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church the celebration of an irrelevant reformation? While those with a vested interest in Luther and/or Protestantism will offer a quick and bold, “Of course it’s not irrelevant!” and will most likely add, “The Gospel is never irrelevant!” …
Four Keys to Tending Your Secret Garden
A couple weeks ago, my 10-year-old son Robbie and I attended the Denver Center for the Performing Arts staging of the musical, The Secret Garden. While we both enjoyed the music, the staging, and the story, on the way home we talked about the deeper metaphors within the play. It started with a conversation about people …
An Uncontrollable Faith
Uncontrollable faith … this is where I find myself after decades of hating God through fear, blame, and control. As I explained in my Hating God post, hating God through control began my freshman year of high school. At the time, I was ready to check out of the church. That said, I really didn’t have any …