I wrote an article recently for a journal about how our Enneagram type affects our relationship to food. As I researched that topic, I came across a surprising bit of information that reminded me of another important topic: how our…
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When I first started learning the Enneagram more than a decade ago, a pastor asked me not to talk about it in church or with people from church. Since then, I’ve watched a growing number of Enneagram books by Christian…
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I had my first internet troll experience recently. It was bound to happen, but it still surprised me. The episode brought into stark relief just how much our personalities cost us. Here’s the backdrop. I’d posted a photo on Instagram…
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I’m early days into a three-week Daniel fast. If you’re not familiar with this, it’s a fast that lets you eat (yay!) – but only fruits, veggies, grains and nuts. For a small percentage of health-conscious folks, this is…
Read MoreI did something recently that I’ve been putting off for more than a year: I switched this blog to self-hosted. Those of you who have blogs know what this means and probably shuddered in sympathy. For everyone else, I’ll just…
Read MoreI had a really painful relationship conflict earlier this year, and though I’m mostly over it, the sharp sting of it has been jabbing me at random in the last two weeks. The sadness comes screaming back in with startling…
Read MoreI was beyond pleased to see an article about the Enneagram appear in Christianity Today recently. It gives me hope that the Body of Christ is more fully embracing this excellent tool as an aid to self-knowing, God-knowing and transformation.…
Read MoreThis week, we end the “Putting It All Together” series on the Enneagram types with an exploration of Type Seven. Here are some of the various components that make up a Type Seven personality. Center: Head/Thinking (underlying emotion is fear)…
Read MoreWe’re leaving the Heart Center and moving over to the Head with Type Five. Let’s look at the various components that make up a Type Five personality. Center: Head/Thinking (underlying emotion is fear) Hornevian: Withdrawn Harmonic: Competency Object Relation Group:…
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Quick Start Guide to Centering Prayer
This short guide gives you the essentials for learning to be still and quiet before God so you can hear his voice and feel his love in a deeper way.
