A black teenage boy is dead. A white man shot him. Was he standing his ground or was it murder? It's been a couple of days since I finished "Stand Your Ground" by Victoria Christopher Murray and the story of these two women, Janice and Meredith, is still a visceral element of my existence.… Continue reading Book Review: Stand Your Ground (Victoria Christopher Murray)
Our reality is shaped by our perspective. Our perspective is formed by who we are and what we have experienced. One of the most powerful questions used in personal coaching is simply this: "Is that true?" Most of what we believe is not "true" but merely a version of reality that we've accepted based on… Continue reading Is That True?
The Four Loves by CS Lewis is an exploration of the nature of love. The author, one of my favorites, CS Lewis, breaks down love into four categories: affection, friendship, eros, and charity. He examines the joys, pains and complexities of each. Lewis begins the book by using an overarching designation among loves as "need love"… Continue reading Book Review: The Four Loves (CS Lewis)
I first wrote this piece in January 2015 with much controversy and backlash from readers. Those who did not understand mourned my physical death in shock. Some shed tears and cursed me once they found out I was still breathing. One day you'll read this post and I won't be breathing. But today, Christ lives… Continue reading The Death of Kamryn Adams
They say the best things in life are free. That is not quite true. The best things in life (family, friends, love, peace, joy) do not require us to spend money. However, there is a cost to every decision we make or do not make during our journey. The best things in life are not… Continue reading The Best Things in Life are NOT Free
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