The Think Tank

You'll Always Be More Than a Victim

The Risk of Settling for a Lesser Identity

On the path of healing stuck places and moving into a more wholehearted way of living, there are some distinct parts of the healing process. One early and vital part...Read more

Hope, Anger and Courage

The Power of Hope

Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that...Read more

It's Not What You Think: Vision, Mission, and Purpose for Family - Part II

In my previous article, “ It’s Not What You Think: The Nuclear Family - Part I ,” I laid out a bold vision and discussion to highlight the model of...Read more

A.R.E. You There?

When I heard Dr. Curt Thompson say, “We are born looking for someone looking for us”, that blew my mind. The need to attach to a loving other begins the...Read more

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Open to Life: Hope in Every Season

As we cycle, again, through the Church season of Lent and now enjoy 50 days of Easter celebration, I reflect on the ways that God is always offering...Read more

What's Behind that 'Look'?

Despite having been married for almost 8 years now and 7 kids later, my wife and I still give each other 'looks' that can be deceiving or misconstrued....Read more

Understanding Hidden Trauma

I write this column to reflect on my experience of clients who don't have a clear cut trauma, who wonder where their symptoms and pain come from and...Read more

Emotional Strength and Parenting.

My little girl is afraid of the dark. She won't go down the hallway in the evening, she wakes up once a night to get a back rub...Read more

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