“When you are content to simply be yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” – Lao Tzu I lost count of how long I’ve been choosing a single word by which to live for the duration of the year. A little investigative work has revealed that 2014 was the first year thatContinue reading “One Word 2026: Content”
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Proverbs for Remaining Centered
I chose Center as my word for 2025. I wanted to explore it in a few different ways, which ended up including making a vision board and near-daily meditation. As it became more apparent that I was about to not only re-enter pastoral ministry but continue to do so alongside my other work, I developedContinue reading “Proverbs for Remaining Centered”
Go Ahead and Give Up Chocolate for Lent
I’m feeling especially motivated to lean into the season of Lent this year. For those unfamiliar, it is a time consisting of 40 days and 6 Sundays leading up to the celebration of Easter. I’ve only been doing the bare minimum in terms of observing it the past few years, and I want to changeContinue reading “Go Ahead and Give Up Chocolate for Lent”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 