The Broken Road to Purpose

What if the road that broke you could become the road that leads you home? After a near-death collapse in Costa Rica and months tethered to machines in a Florida ICU, I woke up to "bonus time"—and a stubborn question: How do you live at peace on purpose when life is loud, hard, and out of your control? The Broken Road to Purpose is my honest, humorous field guide for finding inner peace when the world won't quiet down. With stories of hope after near-death and ragged prayers of faith after crisis, I share the practices that rebuilt my life: setting boundaries, turning down the noise, forgiving others, forgiving myself, taking wise risks, and learning—slowly—how to accept love. This is Christian self-help without the sugar rush: practical steps for moving from anxiety to peace (faith), from shame to mercy, from performance to presence. Along the way you'll find Christian encouragement for ordinary days—simple rhythms like counting blessings, serving with joy, getting outside, and embracing quiet. You'll also hear about the people who showed up when family couldn't: friends who prayed, a girlfriend who kept showing up, and a God who met me in hospital rooms and waiting rooms. If you're carrying disappointment, burnout, or grief, these pages invite you into forgiveness and healing—not as theory, but as lived experience. I don't have all the answers (and I trip over my own feet plenty), but I've learned this: grace loves to meet us one small step at a time. Walk with me. Let's live on purpose—today.