Relationships

It’s Love That Wrote the Play

In times like these, it’s easy, even sensible, for hope to wane. How long can hope wait before cynicism wins?I’ve been singing this anthem of hope to myself when I […]

What Seeds Are You Planting?

Friend, We’re here together, in the middle of the beginning of a pandemic story, with the future uncertain and, what if? What if we… invite simplicity back find flow in […]

Walk to a Friend’s House For Dinner

Our experience of life can become humdrum if we allow it. To interrupt the monotony of life, I propose you call a friend, invite yourself to dinner and then, wait […]

Post Dramatic Stoke Disorder (PDSD)

My friend shared about his unfortunate disorder after he returns home after an adventure together. He named it (PDSD) “Post Dramatic Stoke Disorder”. Here are a few of the symptoms […]

What if we…

What if we… invite simplicity back find flow in life-giving rhythms and quiet moments, remind our soul of connection’s promise and call an old friend ask God for “help” now […]

Standing Ovations & Birthday Wishes For My Daughter

When she was born, we overlooked her crooked fingers and scissored legs. Our twenty-six-year-old survival mechanisms kicked in to believe, She’s just different-second kid-no big deal. I’m sure everyone around us […]

How McHugh’s Roll-According to Leith & Aaron

In the last couple of years my wife, Leith, and I have talked about what it means to be a McHugh, one of us in our immediate tribe. We’ve inherited […]

Knowing What Is Right About You

I know what is imperfect and unfinished about myself. Some days the list of things to work on can feel long. I’ve found that of even greater importance is to […]

The Way of Love (For Your Marriage)

In 2016 a few dear friends of ours were getting married, and they asked my wife and me to say a few words at their wedding. Our marriage was recovering […]

Making A Life-Long Relational Deposit Through Travel

I’m on a plane coming home from Berlin, Germany and wanted to share a story with you. My youngest daughter has this toy castle my dad bought her during the […]