Ripening Intention: Showing Up as Yourself

Silhouette of a single tree on a hill with a sunset sky and rolling hills in the background.

June 24, 2026June 15, 2026 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

This week, as this episode is released, I am in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, serving with the Appalachian Service Project. Alongside youth and adults from Dulin United Methodist Church, I’ll spend the week helping make homes warmer, safer, and drier. It is a week of service, but it is also a week of practice. This … Continue reading Ripening Intention: Showing Up as Yourself

Beyond Pushing Buttons: Moving from Reactivity to Response

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

We all know what it feels like when our buttons get pushed. An irritating email lands in our inbox, someone cuts us off in traffic, or a family member says something that touches a tender spot. In those moments, our instinct is often to react—to blurt out the first thought that comes to mind, to … Continue reading Beyond Pushing Buttons: Moving from Reactivity to Response