Every so often, I find myself wondering whether I am simply revisiting the same flourishing conversations humanity has been having for centuries or can something new be contributed to the journeys of so many over the centuries. As my mind tumbles around topics like wellness, character, vocation, flourishing, community engagement, intergenerational relationships, and rural health, …
Month: October 2026
Proximate But Alone
A generation ago, friendship happened naturally. Neighbors lingered on front porches, children played until the streetlights came on, and friendships were woven into the rhythms of everyday life. Today, many of us are more connected than ever, yet in this Paradoxical Life, feel more alone. Researchers have begun calling this phenomenon the Friendship Recession: a …
Friendship Recession
As I have mentioned before, for those of us serving in academia, the new year does not really begin in January. It begins in August, or, increasingly, sometime in July when campus parking lots begin filling up again. As I begin year three in Campbellsville, I find myself in a familiar season of reflection. Summer …
Warriors for Light
Having already written about the Reticular Activating System, or what I prefer to call the Divine Activating System, I will not revisit all of that content today. However, after a message from Eric Gilbert, a morning devotional, and even a set of song lyrics converged around a common theme, I found myself wondering whether there …
