Dear Professor,  Somewhere in my childhood, the imposter, false-self, alter-ego was born as a defense against shame. This internal identity thief whispered, Zach, don’t be your real self, because nobody likes you as you are. Follow the trends, pursue worldly success,...

Dear Professor,  Must I die a thousand painful deaths?  Is this what you meant when you said “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me”?  I’m also reminded of what your friend Paul said, “those who...