Why you should stop saying, “I can’t imagine what you’re going through.”

(And why going through similar stuff as people isn’t that essential)

I’m Christian & I don’t believe mental illness is “spiritual”

(Except we can agree malaria and measles are, too.)

How to relate with (and help) an insecure person

…without driving yourself nuts

Why I’m uncomfortable with “Kabiyesi” as a name for God

I love big questions.

I’ve volunteered with teenagers for over a decade, and one of my best parts is the questions they ask. I love books and music and talks that raise new questions as much as…

Complex vs complicated? Better know the difference if you lead.

Hint: this has nothing to do with grammar

No, history is not “what happened in the past”

What it really is, and why that matters

Want to hack being funny? Know this one thing.

Do try this at home. (Practice not included.)

Introducing…colloquial depression

A new name for an old problem

Chester Bennington taught me to scream

A tribute to the man who gave me a soundtrack for a difficult…

Winning isn’t everything. Here’s why finishing is more important.

And I’m not saying that just to make you feel good.