Exodus 90: A Journey Toward Freedom and Brotherhood

From Fractured To Golden My 90th And Final Day of Exodus 90: A Journey Toward Freedom and Brotherhood There’s a Japanese philosophy we learned about while in Japan called Kintsugi—the art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Colin and I actually looked at a workshop on this, but it was crazy expensive.  But the idea is that instead of hiding the cracks, Kintsugi emphasizes them, transforming what was once broken into something even more beautiful. It speaks to the soul, doesn’t it? That healing isn’t just restoration—it’s transformation...kind of like what we all just went through! This past 90 days, I (and I hope all of you) experienced my own spiritual Kintsugi. This wasn’t just a detox or a challenge—it was a reawakening. Let me walk you through how each discipline slowly chipped away at my distractions, revealing not only the cracks in my spirit—but also how God (and you guys) helped fill them with gold. Prayer: Filling the Cracks with Stillness and Scripture Exodus 90 begins...

A Look In The Mirror  My 85 Day of Exodus 90: A Journey Toward Freedom and Brotherhood Eighty-five days ago, I stepped into Exodus 90 unsure of what to expect. The idea of committing to intense prayer, asceticism, and fraternity for three months seemed daunting—almost impossible. Now, just five days from the finish line, I see the journey with new eyes. What started as a challenge to remove distractions and embrace self-discipline has become something far greater: a transformation of heart, mind, soul (and body too). Prayer: From Routine to Relationship At the start, I rated my prayer life a 6 out of 10. I thought I had a decent foundation, but looking back, my prayers were often rushed, unfocused, and transactional. Now, after 85 days of daily holy hours, scripture meditation, and silent reflection, prayer has become a genuine relationship rather than an obligation. The noise that once filled my mind has quieted, allowing me to hear God’s voice more clearly. My conversations with ...

Exit Strategy Day 80 of Exodus 90: A Journey Toward Freedom and Brotherhood When life becomes overwhelming—when stress, pain, or sheer exhaustion set in—we naturally seek an exit. We want an emergency escape hatch from discomfort. The world offers plenty of quick fixes: indulgence, distraction, numbing entertainment, or worse—sin. It’s easy to justify a small indulgence here or a minor compromise there. The devil whispers, "This is too much. You deserve a break."  I mean we have all felt this temptation – more so I feel in the last 20 or so days.   Sin offers a short-term solution, but it never truly satisfies. It’s an illusion of relief, a momentary distraction that ultimately deepens the void. The real challenge is resisting the urge to break away and instead pressing deeper into the discomfort (or as we have been saying – embracing the suck), knowing that true transformation is happening within. Every day, even though I sometimes hear “are we there yet,” coming from th...

Embracing Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty In The Imperfection Day 75 of Exodus 90: A Journey Toward Freedom and Brotherhood At this point in the journey, the struggles have revealed themselves fully, the finish line is in sight, and we all can’t wait for this journey to be over. It is here, in the raw and unfiltered moments, that we find the perfect place to embrace wabi-sabi.  Besides being fun to say, I bet you are wondering what in the world I am talking about.  Back from Japan, I have been on this kick to continue to immerse myself in all things Japanese.  They are just such an amazing culture.  One thing I learned about there was a phrase called wabi-sabi—the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and authenticity.  And as I reflected on our discussion this past Sunday, it started coming to mind.     Much like wabi-sabi, Exodus 90 isn’t about achieving perfection; it’s about embracing the process. It’s about learning t...