I love these weeks that immediately follow the change in Daylight Savings Time. With the extra time each evening, my kids are playing basketball outside for longer periods of time, they’re skateboarding later and their practices are extended just a little bit. It’s as if their childhood reawakens with just a little extra light eachContinue reading “One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be (authentic) kind, true, generous, or honest. – Dr. Maya Angelou”
Category Archives: Prayer
Leadership is not about taking charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge. -Simon Sinek
My day began with an early appointment at the dentist. I was fortunate to view most of “The Redeem Team” on Netflix wile undergoing my dental procedure. I recommend it as a resource for an excellent illustration of teamwork, positive coaching, and impact. I’m thinking of watching it with my kids if I learn howContinue reading “Leadership is not about taking charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge. -Simon Sinek”
With the Lord is kindness, and with God is redemption. -Psalm 130
I was struck when praying this morning reading’s about how Psalm 130 sings of God’s goodness while inviting us to trust deeply in God. I praise God on this day for those with whom I have reconnected in recent weeks. I have traveled each of these past three weeks (and eagerly embrace a couple weeksContinue reading “With the Lord is kindness, and with God is redemption. -Psalm 130”
When you pay attention to the voice of providence in your life, you cannot but exclaim: ‘My God! It’s been you all the time.’…God is revealed as a trustworthy friend or loving parent, and life bursts out all over with grace. -Br. George Van Grieken, FSC
Every morning when I walk my dog we stop at our neighborhood church. I take a moment to think and offer up a daily prayer each morning at this site with significant meaning- it is where my wife and I were married. Although we no longer attend this same church, it serves not only asContinue reading “When you pay attention to the voice of providence in your life, you cannot but exclaim: ‘My God! It’s been you all the time.’…God is revealed as a trustworthy friend or loving parent, and life bursts out all over with grace. -Br. George Van Grieken, FSC”
Let me keep my distance, always, from those who have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say, “Look!” and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads. -Mary Oliver
This week I share a couple of resources from the new church our family has recently started attending. The above quote from Mary Oliver was included by the pastor in his letter in the bulletin. And this Stewardship Prayer depicted is one that we recite each liturgy. We have been rejuvenated as a family withContinue reading “Let me keep my distance, always, from those who have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say, “Look!” and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads. -Mary Oliver”
And say that today a new dream we wrote, say that as long we have humanity, we will forever have hope. -Amanda Gorman (An Ode We Owe)
With love and patience, nothing is impossible. -Daisaku Ikeda
Advent is a time of waiting, and I am enjoying this reflective season. Being intentional, spending time outdoors, pacing myself amidst a flurry of activities (both personal and professional) and keeping my daily reflective practice routines have been essential. As I’ve previously referenced, one of these disciplines is an “Advent Attitudes” email from Loyola PressContinue reading “With love and patience, nothing is impossible. -Daisaku Ikeda”
[Gratitude] bravely pauses and takes account of life—of everything going on—and chooses to say thank you for the whole of it. Vinita Hampton Wright
I read this brief reflection at the start to my week: Finding Your Perfect Point of Gratitude. It has framed my attempt to approach this week with increased awareness of the everyday blessings that God affords me – and yes, even those which are wrapped up as challenges. Noteworthy experiences include an alternate route throughContinue reading “[Gratitude] bravely pauses and takes account of life—of everything going on—and chooses to say thank you for the whole of it. Vinita Hampton Wright”
Transformative relationships are formed when we exchange pieces of our humanity with each other. -Shawn Ginwright
Tomorrow night I am providing a reflection at the parent meeting for our son’s school on “The Power of Gratitude.” I am pleased to share some of the resources that I am considering. For me it’s all about relationships, rooted in joy, happiness and love. I remain grateful for my mentors along the way, andContinue reading “Transformative relationships are formed when we exchange pieces of our humanity with each other. -Shawn Ginwright”
If now isn’t a good time for the truth, I don’t see when we’ll get to it. -Nikki Giovanni
This week I was in DC for a conference and I took advantage of some down time yesterday to visit some of the museums. My high school history teacher had the following quote on his bulletin board (which I recall nearly thirty years later!): “How can we know where we’re going if we don’t knowContinue reading “If now isn’t a good time for the truth, I don’t see when we’ll get to it. -Nikki Giovanni”
Keeping the Faith 