Level Up!

Do you anticipate or dread birthdays? For me, birthdays bring up such mixed emotions. I often feel grateful for another year of life, adventures, and sanctification. But some years bring up feelings of ennui. I ask myself, “What do I have to show for myself this year?” or “Why doesn’t my life feel like I…

My Daring Escape

I escaped. Left town. Turned off my phone. Didn’t look back. I went on a cruise to Alaska. As much joy as excitement as I experienced over the week, I did without some crucial things as well: 1. Cell Service/Wifi To avoid surcharges from using the ship’s cell tower, I turned off my phone for…