Life on the First Take

Here’s the thing: you don’t get to go back and re-live your life. There are no second takes, only second acts. Every moment is a first take—one and done. It won’t be perfect. Parts of it may be excellent, while others might be excruciating. Life on the First Take Life doesn’t come with a scriptContinue reading “Life on the First Take”

When Saints Get Slaughtered

If you’re reading my blog, chances are you’re old enough to know that life [L-I-F-E] doesn’t always go the way we hope. Sometimes, the saints—we who give selflessly, love deeply, and walk faithfully—find ourselves crushed under the weight of circumstances we never saw coming. Whether it’s betrayal, loss, or an endless cycle of criticism, theseContinue reading “When Saints Get Slaughtered”