PinnedMember-only6 Little Traits That Reveal Your True SelfSelf-knowledge is the ultimate superpower. — According to legend, the Temple of Apollo in Greece bore the inscription “Know thyself.” That inscription still fascinates us because we haven’t mastered its wisdom. We make decisions we know we will regret because they’re easy and convenient. Self-awareness is a lifelong journey. If you could truly understand yourself, you’d…Emotional Intelligence4 min readEmotional Intelligence4 min read
PinnedMember-only5 Counter-Intuitive Traits of Extraordinary PeopleThe bar is shockingly low. — We love to destroy our heroes. Such is the mood of the age, we look for reasons to tear down men and women who do great things in life. If their lives don’t mesh with our modern sensibilities, we take sadistic joy in seeing them crumble. What does it take…Advice5 min readAdvice5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyYou Can’t Move On Until You Tell Yourself a Different StoryStop ruminating on the old and embrace a new reality. — Most people believe that with enough time, they’ll be able to let go of the past and move on to a better future. …Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in The Lark·Dec 21, 2022Member-onlyThe Girl Under the LampA down-on-his-luck father gets an unexpected change in perspective — I got fired from my job exactly one week before Christmas. My manager didn’t even have the decency to do it early in the day. …Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Oct 12, 2022Member-onlyHow to Stop Feeling Dead InsideYou don’t have to numb the discomfort. — You don’t need me to tell you that life can be hard. For most of us, the way to deal with the unending onslaught of disappointment, anxiety, and uncertainty is to numb those emotions. You can do it through medication, but there are much easier ways too. Numbing yourself with…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
Published in Curious·Sep 29, 2022Member-only3 Silent Killers of CreativityLearn to recognize them before they take you out — Have you started a creative project, only to quit halfway through? When that happens, it’s maddening. You fall into a spiral of thinking you aren’t good enough, aren’t creative, and don’t have what it takes. …Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Published in Interfaith Now·Sep 19, 2022Member-onlyThe Revolutionary Idea Behind ChristianityThree words that have started wars and saved lives — A long time ago, in a little country town you’d be hard-pressed to find on a map, a young carpenter had a revolutionary idea. The best way to live, he realized, would be for everyone to love each other. This young man liked his idea so much that he began…Christianity5 min readChristianity5 min read
Published in Curious·Sep 9, 2022Member-onlyHow I Escaped a Toxic Work EnvironmentThere was no master plan — You haven’t lived until you’ve worked in a toxic work environment. It teaches you a lot about human nature. You get to see master manipulators orchestrate power plays, and learn how the world really works. Oh, and you get to be miserable while doing it. Sounds fun, right? Even though…Work5 min readWork5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 20, 2022Member-only17 Powerful Quotes That’ll Get You Through Hard TimesNo cliches are allowed. — If you’re reading this, you’re probably facing a difficult situation. Maybe you need a little reminder that things will turn out alright in the end. While positivity and grit are great sometimes, there’s no shame in feeling overwhelmed or burned out. …Inspiration5 min readInspiration5 min read
Published in Koinonia·Jul 12, 2022Member-only5 Simple Tools to Help You Understand the Bible BetterNo fancy degree required — Let’s face it, reading the Bible is hard. If you’re a beginner, the Bible can be intimidating. Even if you’re an avid reader, there are still more layers to discover. That’s why digging into the Bible can be scary. The problem is that the Bible was written by people living…Bible7 min readBible7 min read
