Is It Time for Some Spiritual Spring Cleaning?
As the weather warms up and spring cleaning fever hits me with a vengeance, I am more than ready to declutter my closet and deep…
read moreThe Hope of Spring: Lessons in Transition
When my lease ended in November, I wasn’t quite sure where I would go next. I had recently left my job working for a nonprofit,…
read more4 Ways to Forgive and Make Peace With Yourself
For almost half of my life, I had a bad habit that made me genuinely dislike my own behavior. No matter where I was, I…
read moreWhy Grace Is More Important Than Ever Right Now
I recently visited two of my dear friends who I hadn’t seen in many months due to COVID-19. As we sat around the breakfast table…
read more5 Spiritual Memoirs to Rekindle Your Faith
There are times when my faith could use a little boost. As much as I value my regular practices of devotion, they can become a…
read moreWhat I Learned When I Stopped Trying to Justify My Faith
“On what date do you tell someone you go to church?” That, verbatim, is what I typed into Google while walking to meet my date…
read moreCan’t Meditate? Try Running
You probably know someone like me. I’m that guy who can’t stop tapping his fingers on the conference table. I’m the one clicking his pen…
read moreMy COVID Camino: How I Embarked on a Self-Made Pilgrimage
The Camino de Santiago (El Camino) is an ancient Christian pilgrimage route that dates back to medieval times, welcoming travelers from trails all around Europe…
read moreHow to Do an at-Home Retreat
This year, like most people around the world, I’ve spent more time at home than ever before. When I spend so much time in the…
read morePraying With My Boyfriend: Thoughts on Relationships and Prayer
The first time my boyfriend asked me to pray with him, I’ll admit I was slightly startled and a bit nervous. Yes, we attended church…
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