When I think of horror, I typically picture something like Chucky, Freddy Krueger, or Jason—stories with characters who kill without rhyme or reason. I’ve always gravitated toward psychological thrillers and true crime for their ability to delve into the “why” behind human behavior. But Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix opened my eyes to

This morning, fear, tears, and anger once again filled our household. We are reeling from the executive order about birthright citizenship. This one is terrifying—it hits so close to home. It impacts so many families I love in Colorado and across the country. For so long, I’ve sat with news of atrocities and felt the

Today was a hard one. I’m still in it a bit, which is unusual for me. I typically write from a place of having healed, of having processed the messy parts and uncovered the magic. But today, I’m reporting live from the mess. Let’s see where this goes.Yesterday, we had a meltdown with our kid—the

Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do, and Not Do What I Want?This question resonates deeply. It’s an age-old struggle, even immortalized in scripture. Romans 7:15 puts it simply: “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I

The new Bob Dylan movie, "A Complete Unknown," struck a deep chord with me. As someone currently embarking on a journey as an author, speaker, and songwriter, I can relate profoundly to Dylan’s story of being a complete unknown. At this moment, that’s exactly what I am—an unknown.The film captures Dylan’s arrival in New York

Seven years ago, I made the decision to stop drinking. Giving up alcohol wasn’t easy, but once I got there, it stuck. The road to that choice was filled with bargaining—I’ll just drink on weekends. I’ll only drink beer. Spoiler alert: that never worked for me. But once I realized that alcohol didn’t serve me,

Spoiler Alert: This post discusses key plot points of the film Juror #2.Directed by the legendary Clint Eastwood, Juror #2 is a 2024 legal thriller that delves into the complexities of morality and truth. The film stars Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, a family man serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, who

As the New Year begins, I’m approaching resolutions differently. Instead of diving into a list of goals, I’m pausing and reflecting on how I want to grow—not just individually, but within my marriage.Recently, my amazing wife, Kelly, booked us a session with Nashville’s Shaman, Jeff Crawford. It was a game-changer. We left with a notebook

Christmas lights. Oh, the hassle of it all. Storing the bins of decorations, untangling miles of twinkling chaos, climbing ladders, cursing at those damn strands that refuse to light up. It’s a universal pain in the ass. We’ve all been Clark Griswold, pouring our hearts into creating a masterpiece only to have it go dark.And

I woke up this morning feeling amazing. It’s 4:40 a.m., and the house is blissfully quiet. The dogs didn’t wake me at 3 a.m. with their insatiable demands for food, so this Friday already feels like a win. It’s PJ day at school, which means Leo will be in a great mood, and for once,