What Program Are You On?

What Program Are You On?

Some preach about being “you” in this world, while others advocate against individualism. But what if we can have both— a society that values the individual and a collection of people working together?  Recently, I have started to be more myself than ever imagined. I...
Real Listening

Real Listening

If there’s one thing about ministry I would shout from the rooftops to anyone and everyone who would listen, it would be to “be you.” Not doing so costs too much.  The only person you really need to listen to is yourself. Listening to others matters, but not when it...
Unmasking: Embracing My Neurodivergence

Unmasking: Embracing My Neurodivergence

When interacting with others, I have felt distance, a profound confusion at being able to understand, but not being understood in return. I thought it would improve if I just explained enough or kept trying. Yet, this was a losing battle.  I was forcing myself to mask...
You are not Broken: The Value of Failure

You are not Broken: The Value of Failure

Over the past few years, I have had a part-time tutoring job. During a one-on-one session, I encountered a child frustrated by mistakes and failure. She kept muttering under her breath about not getting it right the first time. It broke my heart because she reminded...
A Letter to Extroverts

A Letter to Extroverts

Dear Extroverts, I am an ambivert. I have extroverted and introverted qualities that emerge depending on who I am with.  In the past few years, I have developed more of an introverted personality. When you present as an introvert, many incorrect assumptions can arise....