A best practice that our team employs supplements our regular “business” meetings with additional “book club” conversations. Each year we select 2 or 3 different readings- sometimes books, sometimes articles- that we identify as helping to support our professional and personal growth. Especially as a remote team, I find this practice a unifying experience. ThisContinue reading “The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us? —Dorothy Day “
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Never underestimate the power of being seen. -Brené Brown
Today I started work on a retreat I am leading next month, and I recalled one of my favorite quotes on seeing and belonging that I plan to use for the retreat – see the below reflection from Ronald Rolheiser. I’m also happy to share a new Tiny Desk concert that motivated me today duringContinue reading “Never underestimate the power of being seen. -Brené Brown”
We tend to complicate our faith, but when we, like the disciples, remember what matters, we return to our roots of love. -Valerie Schultz
This week I share a reflection and a poem that each came my way in recent days. I am thinking quite a bit about transitions at this time of year, as the schools I support wind down…and my home life winds up toward the summer ahead. Life is full and God is good. Blessings onContinue reading “We tend to complicate our faith, but when we, like the disciples, remember what matters, we return to our roots of love. -Valerie Schultz”
The growth lies in the discomfort. -Dr. Nate Sessoms
This past week has felt like a rollercoaster of sorts. I was lucky enough to take in a couple Giants games (including a rare one with my daughter!), which I always enjoy. Since I was a child, attending live baseball games has relaxed me. As a fan of the sport, and now being blessed byContinue reading “The growth lies in the discomfort. -Dr. Nate Sessoms”
We must pray to God and ask God to give us the courage to love. -Saint Teresa of Calcutta This week I am happy to share the below reflection from author Felicia Murrellin, who invites us to slow down and recognize God’s love in our lives. It’s a lofty aspiration yet it is one thatContinue reading
We do not stand alone. We are meant to find each other. Kathy McGovern
I’m back on the road for work, traveling around and enjoying being part of community in diverse and varying settings. My kids are active and happy, and Brigid and I try to pace ourselves through to the end of the school year in early June. God is good. I have recently begun walking our puppyContinue reading “We do not stand alone. We are meant to find each other. Kathy McGovern”
A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams. -Herb Caen
This morning I read the below article about San Francisco and thought to myself, finally, an optimistic view of the city I love! As I enter into this Easter weekend ahead, I find the tenor of this article speaks to the hope and optimism of the Resurrection that Christians celebrate soon. Enjoy the article andContinue reading “A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams. -Herb Caen”
To see the miracle in the ordinary is a more precious gift than prophecy. -Abraham Verghese
This week I’m sharing a reflection on prayer and discernment that grounded me in my thinking this week. Blessings on your week ahead! By definition, discernment is all about prayer. If I am to discern well, I must have a prayer life. Having a prayer life involves more than simply praying every day. It is aContinue reading “To see the miracle in the ordinary is a more precious gift than prophecy. -Abraham Verghese”
To successfully build culture where people want to do more, leaders must invest in their people and abide by the laws of the harvest in doing so. -Salome Thomas-El
I headed into the office this morning for some head space, time in the car, and a focus upon just two timely projects. Plus my kids have off from school today so accomplishing the same projects in my home office would have presented its own challenges! While driving, I always appreciate the chance to thinkContinue reading “To successfully build culture where people want to do more, leaders must invest in their people and abide by the laws of the harvest in doing so. -Salome Thomas-El”
Much of hearing God’s voice begins with noticing. It begins with naming the reality that life is busy and full and that there are many distractions and voices in our lives. -Becky Eldredge
During quarantine, our kids introduced us to Powfu, a hip-hop/pop artist from Vancouver. This 20-something Canadian rapper portrays a positive message about life, relationships, and community. We attended his concert as a family earlier this week, and – other than feeling really old at an all ages show!- my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed sharingContinue reading “Much of hearing God’s voice begins with noticing. It begins with naming the reality that life is busy and full and that there are many distractions and voices in our lives. -Becky Eldredge”
Keeping the Faith 