Songs in the Key of Me: Ticket to Ride
The music didn’t change. But it changed me. Reflections on “Ticket to Ride,” heartbreak, peer pressure, and the quiet permission to feel sad without shame.
When Abuse Becomes the Air You Breathe
Donald Trump’s dehumanizing remarks about Virginia Giuffre aren’t just political vulgarity—they’re a window into how survivors of abuse are treated when they no longer serve a narrative. This post explores the ongoing cycle of trauma, and how spiritual abuse echoes the same patterns in quieter, more accepted ways.
Good Cultures Don’t Need Slogans
When a company has to keep reminding people how great its culture is, that’s usually a red flag. Good culture doesn’t need marketing — it shows up quietly in how people treat each other, solve problems, and stay connected without a slogan or a campaign.
Sacred Selectivity: What The Good Liars Reveal About Evangelical Hypocrisy
A viral video from The Good Liars exposed a common thread in evangelical thinking: the tendency to pick and choose from the Bible in ways that uphold power while ignoring inconvenient truths.
If You Have to Say You’re Smart…
When the only defense for a leader’s decision is “he’s a real smart guy,” it might be time to ask some harder questions. Because wisdom isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing when you don’t.
The Price of Belonging
Springsteen’s “My Hometown” has stirred something deep in me—a quiet ache I can’t shake. For the first time in my life, I’m wondering if I still belong in the place I’ve always called home.
A post about politics, identity, legacy, and the grief of watching your hometown become unrecognizable.
Grace and Grit: A Simple Tagline with Big Meaning
“Grace and grit” isn’t just a tagline for me—it’s a reflection of two values that have shaped my life. In this post, I explore how both grace and grit play out in everyday situations and how these values guide my actions and interactions with others.
More Than a Mirror
A 55-year-old photo revealed a striking resemblance between my son and his grandfather—but also a powerful reminder that while we inherit faces, we build our worldviews. A reflection on family, difference, and the lifelong process of growing into empathy.
Randomly Rudimentary Faith Stuff 
When Communities Tell Us Who They Are, We’d Better Listen
When Midland ISD voted to restore the name Lee to its high school, they weren’t compromising or hiding behind a safe title. They were telling us exactly who they are. And while I don’t like what that says about the community, I do value the honesty. It makes clear to the rest of us where Midland stands—and for me, that’s enough to know it’s not a place I’d ever want to live.