How Binary Thinking Promotes Polarization

Here’s the text of an article I wrote for the local newspaper in response to an op-ed piece where a city leader vilified those of the opposing political party. To prevent polarization, among other things, we must pause when considering our responses to others....

Curiousity: A Christian Virtue

Here’s the introduction to my latest article featured in the April issue of Redbud Post, my writers guild monthly publication. It’s one of my favorites ever, I hope it resonates with you. As ambassadors of hope and healing in a broken world, curiosity can...
The Way of Creativity

The Way of Creativity

When I started writing about four years ago, I couldn’t have predicted how embracing the creative life would change me. Writing has drawn me in, spit me back out, sat on me, patted my back, called me forth, pushed me away, stirred my brain, and hunted me down....

Being a Good Neighbor Takes Listening to Stories

  Because much of my writing time has been spent working on newspaper articles, I’d like to share them on my site when they’re published so you know what I’ve been thinking about. The city to the south that I mention refers to Milwaukee....

Addressing Race in a White County

I wrote this op-ed piece for a local newspaper recently. It’ll make the most sense to locals, but concepts can be applied no matter where you live. Is addressing racial injustice the work of love in action…or if racial tension doesn’t appear to be a...