Once again, Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday will fall on the same day this year. It may not seem like these observances go together very well, but they actually do.

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

My Books

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

How are your New Year's resolutions holding up? If they're not doing so well, it might be better to view them in terms of the daily process rather than the end result.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

My uncle, David Lawrence, passed away this week. This episode celebrates his love of music and family.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

It's been a week of cancelled school (and work) days thanks to snow and cold. This episode explores the happiness that snow days bring, and of finding joy in simple things.

Four Weeks: Reflections for Advent

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

Missing a single instance of our routine can put us into a negative space of guilt, questioning our dedication, comparison to others, and a host of other things. This episode will examine that negative space, as well as how to get out of it.

Episode 111: Their Story Is Not Your Story

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

Change is happening in our lives constantly, and often there's more than one occurring at a time. How do we deal with it all? What kinds of questions could we ask to do so?

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

We may struggle with an internal voice that constantly reminds us of our mistakes, flaws, and imperfections. It can have a negative effect on how we think others see us, as well as our self-perception. What's the key to quieting this voice?

NOTE: The podcast will be taking a break in December and return in 2024.

Four Weeks: Reflections for Advent

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

We may sometimes become tempted to compare our experiences with someone else's. That can be problematic for us in a number of ways, chief of which is that it keeps us from recognizing the unique circumstances of our own lives.

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

How do we best set up our brains for success, productivity, and engagement? This episode will explore the Ultradian Rhythm that guides our mental capacity to give our best effort.

No Self No Problem by Chris Niebauer

Keep Going by Austin Kleon

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder

The sermon that I preached at Christ UCC in Orrville, Ohio on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.

Joshua 3:7-17

Music: "Reflections" by Wild Wonder