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One key focus I plan to discuss in 2026 are generational patterns . As the Boomers age our society is going to experience a massive re-shaping across age lines. This will have a monumental impact on our churches and how we advance the kingdom. For now I would like to do a short series on the differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha. In this post we will focus on Gen Z and in the next post we will focus on Gen Alpha. For Starters: Values shift as generations age, so today’s tra

If you are like me, you may have a history of over-explaining  yourself when talking to others. In this post, I wish to offer some action steps to overcome this habit. What is Over-explaining? We over-explain  ourselves when we give more detail  than is useful or helpful. We overwhelm the person we are talking to and lessen our credibility. This is key. People will end up taking you less seriously. Trauma  can be a root reason we unnecessarily over-explain ourselves. A trauma

Happy 2026! So yeah, my wife sent this to me the other day and it struck me for several reasons: January 9th is typically when people call the quits on goals... that didn't take long! There are industry-strategies that capitalize on our failures. And btw, I love Scooter's! Quitting is a popular option and a person who sticks to their goals is becoming a rare breed indeed. Why? I believe there are three reasons and three solutions. Reason : No momentum. It only takes 9 days

Hey Family, we are finishing out our brief introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS).  If you haven’t already, please take time to...

What are Parts? We all have a family on the inside . Our inner family is reflective of many of the family dynamics on the outside  of a...

I asked Sara to write a blog to address the holiday blues especially since the holidays are fast approaching. I want to thank Sara for...

As many of you know, I frequently talk about holding two things together as true at the same time or holding a “both-and”. I almost...

Over the last year or so I have received countless emails and requests to address trauma that occurs in the church. I have to admit, I’ve...

One article could not possibly grasp the depth of insight needed for dating and engagement! If you are beginning to read this article -...

I hope this helps you put words to feelings and experiences that have been sitting in your mind and heart rent free. After watching...