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September 23, 2026 Leadership and Personal Growth

The Part Where You Stop Performing

The Part Where You Stop Performing

At some point, every leader has to reckon with the difference between the role they're playing and the person they actually are.

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September 21, 2026 Humor

The Plant I Keep Promising to Water

The Plant I Keep Promising to Water

It's still alive. Barely. And I think it's trying to tell me something about myself.

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September 16, 2026 Lectionary Reflections

The Older Brother's Porch: A Reflection on Luke 15:25–32

The Older Brother's Porch: A Reflection on Luke 15:25–32

The older brother stays outside, and I keep wondering if I've ever really gone back in.

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September 14, 2026 5 Good Ideas

5 Good Ideas for Slowing Down a Busy Week

5 Good Ideas for Slowing Down a Busy Week

Five small, honest practices that have helped me step off the treadmill — at least for a few minutes at a time.

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September 11, 2026 Food for Thought

The Wrong Turn I Didn't Correct

The Wrong Turn I Didn't Correct

Sometimes I miss an exit and just keep driving, and I've started to wonder what that says about me.

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