I'm Darren! I'm a technologist, husband, dad, pastor, and part of the Salt+Light team. This is where I share my experience on the things I'm working on in my life.

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Mar
30
Parents, can't find time to date your spouse? You're indirectly robbing your kids of a special inheritance

Parents, can't find time to date your spouse? You're indirectly robbing your kids of a special inheritance

I did a Twitter thread a couple days ago on healthy rhythms. > Stop thinking about productivity hacks or small
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Mar
30
Tweetvotional: I don't care about your job title or what you can produce. I care about you.

Tweetvotional: I don't care about your job title or what you can produce. I care about you.

> I've lived in Silicon Valley all my life. My identity and self-worth was so tied into my
Mar
21
Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part 4

Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part 4

When I talk to people about making the switch to a flip phone, there's a real twinkle in
1 min read
Mar
21
Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part 5

Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part 5

Here's my setup Phone -  Sunbeam F1 Orchid It's running a custom Android OS. Reddit rumblings
1 min read
Mar
20
Sunday Tweetvotional: Stack ranking 4 things you should prioritize

Sunday Tweetvotional: Stack ranking 4 things you should prioritize

I'll be posting these up each Sunday for at least the next 3 months. Enjoy! > 🐥Sunday Tweetvotional�
Mar
19
I ate by myself and just like Adam and Eve, felt naked and alone

I ate by myself and just like Adam and Eve, felt naked and alone

> I am so insecure about making mistakes and looking ridiculous in public. Somehow this insecurity is directly related as
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Mar
17
Mentorship? Council? Bro, I have no idea how to even ask for help

Mentorship? Council? Bro, I have no idea how to even ask for help

Back in 2006 (23) I was failing at a job where I worked with some really cool people. Ramit, tried
1 min read
Mar
17
This is the number one employee benefit you’re not taking advantage of

This is the number one employee benefit you’re not taking advantage of

I’m embarrassed with how I used to think about paid time off. I prided myself as a person as
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Mar
14
📱Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part 3

📱Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part 3

> Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then
2 min read
Mar
13
Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part II

Your smart phone is subtly destroying your soul and you know it - Part II

> The greatest quality of life change since ditching my smart phone is the freedom I've gained from
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