temptation

I hadn’t meant to say this. The words just came out.

This time of year can have an inebriating effect on me. I don’t at all mean inebriating in the good sense of the word. Not the exhilarating, coming back alive . . .

I eat too fast. Drive too fast. Work too much. And expect too much of movies. I partly think it’s because deep inside I struggle to trust there will be . . .

Why do so many people struggle more during the holidays? Loneliness, depression, family arguments, increased temptations, you name it—this time of year  can be downright tough. But half the challenge . . .

Conversation can be like tennis. But sometimes we need it to be more like digging a well.

It’s been over a decade since porn was a regular part of my visual and mental diet. I’m one of many who have found that life is simply better without . . .

Think back over your life in the past three months. What were your most meaningful moments? With the possible exception of a Skype or Face Time call with a far-away . . .

Agreements have power to hold us, move us, and shape our lives. Some need to be broken.

There’s no ‘if’ about it. Temptations come. Wouldn’t we fare better in our responses if we knew when temptations were on the way? We can know—at least a lot more . . .

When temptation comes, it usually doesn’t come alone.