The Enneagram has been one of the biggest tools of transformation in my lift. It has helped me grow closer to Jesus, learn more about my hidden motivations and bring them into the light, and become a more gracious, compassionate person to myself and everyone else around me. But where should you begin? I’ve compiled a list of the best resources that have helped me in my Enneagram journey.

I’ve grown up with the mentality that every problem is solvable but I’ve been forced to reconsider my position. Does that offend you? I can promise you it’s been offensive to me! Over the last few months, I’ve sat and listened as many people have told me their stories. Some here in my own home, others over the internet, and still others abroad on my travels. Here’s what I’ve discovered: Some problems are not going to be solved in a way any of us find satisfactory. They’re either too big or too complex. There’s just no solution. So where does that leave us?

A reader recently asked, “How do I draw closer to God, if I have a fear of him?” I was touched by the bravery and vulnerability it took to pose the question. Whatever the reasons for your fear of God, you deal with the issues and start drawing nearer to him, right now, today. Here’s my quick and painful guide for overcoming fear of God caused by traumas in your life.