Why I Started Learning Card Magic Alright, alright. I know you may be immediately skeptical about how card magic is remotely related to storytelling, but hear me out! Magic is a lot like storytelling, and that’s why I wanted to learn card magic. Start With the Card Magic You Know Read more…
This blog post is an affiliate post, so any links you click on may result in some form of compensation for me. When it comes to getting organized, I am an absolute sucker for any sort of program that can make my life simpler. I’ve tried everything from planners to Read more…
DSM Story Forge started half by accident and half intentionally. First, let me explain the accident part. The Accidental Career Shift Up until July of 2020 I had been a Student Ministries Pastor for 4 years in Columbus, OH. For reasons that I won’t explain here, it was in my Read more…
The Struggle For Content Time for a quick dose of honesty: I struggle to know what to write about or do next with my day or life. I know, I know. “UsE a PlAnNeR.” “WrItE dOwN tHe 3 MoSt ImPoRtAnT tAsKs To GeT dOnE tOmOrRoW.” “CrEaTe A sChEdUlE.” “PlAn OuT Read more…
From Plans to Pants Ever since I was a kid I liked to have a plan. It didn’t have to be incredibly detailed, but some sort of roadmap for where things were going. Now, I won’t say I don’t enjoy a good laid plan every now and then because I Read more…
Why I Chose Writing as a Career This post is a little more personal to me. If you didn’t know, then let me fill you in a little bit. I studied Youth Ministry in college, got my BA in Youth Ministry, and served as a Student Ministries Pastor for 4 Read more…
Prayer has been one of my biggest struggles in my Christian faith. It feels like talking to an imaginary friend, everyone does it differently, and no one seems to agree on what we are supposed to pray about! Frustrating! So, I went back to what Jesus says about prayer, and, Read more…
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One of my favorite snacks of all time are Dots Pretzels. If you haven’t had a chance to try these delectable twists of pretzel with some kind of magical seasoning, then I envy you. In fact, I’ll help you change your life. Here is a link to buy and try Read more…
Reading is a critical skill no matter your profession or stage of life. Whether you read to become a better person or to become a millionaire, reading is a skill that will never let you down! At the beginning of this year, I was challenged by my former employer to set Read more…