Further up, and further in.

When we want to just escape, there's a better option.

What a wild week it’s been. Wild yet rich, deep, and sweet. It’s birthed a lot of things, one of which is an invitation that came from a likely, yet somewhat surprising, place. It has served as a call for me, and I think it’s a good reminder for you.

Let me deal with the obvious first, though. Last week, I revealed my battle with alcoholism, and I’ve been blown away. Sure, there have been some detractors and misunderstandings, but in general I have felt loved and supported.

As I said the day after revealing it, I intentionally released my “confession” while I was on a long road trip to Colorado with my family so I couldn’t stare at the reactions and focus on the feedback, both good and bad. It’s just not healthy. And that was a good decision.

It was especially a good decision because of where I was. See, Colorado is home to a really, REALLY good friend of mine (Tanner) who has been an integral part of my adult life. He now lives in Colorado where he works and pastors, so the goal of th…