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”
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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”
Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us. -Susan L. Taylor
At the risk of seeming cliche, it brings me great joy to reflect on love on this Feast of Saint Valentine. As a Christian Catholic, I also celebrate Ash Wednesday today. This morning I stopped off at a small chapel in San Francisco to attend mass there for the first time…it was on my driveContinue reading “Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us. -Susan L. Taylor”
When “home” is a person and not a place, that is love. -Ann Garrido
2024 is off and running and we’re already hustling to keep up at home and in life! I am grateful for all the time with my family this month and I remain impressed by my youngpeople’s view of the world. God is good. This week I share one of my favorite songs by artist BobContinue reading “When “home” is a person and not a place, that is love. -Ann Garrido”
Love is the point. – Rachel Evans
These opening weeks of January have been like the opening sprint of 2024 for my family and my professional community. I start traveling again next week for work and I find myself soaking up welcome morning routines of walking, coffee with Brigid and making breakfast for our kids. Our evenings have consisted of many dinnersContinue reading “Love is the point. – Rachel Evans”
Hakuna Matata…it means no worries. For the rest of your days….it’s our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna Matata! -From The Lion King
Last night my family and I loved experiencing The Lion King musical. It is a spectacular form of art. From the music, to the scenery, to the actors young and old….I’ve been looking forward to this show for a while, and it did not disappoint! I count my blessings to have this special time offContinue reading “Hakuna Matata…it means no worries. For the rest of your days….it’s our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna Matata! -From The Lion King”
“God meant for things to be much easier than we have made them”― Dorothy Day
This past weekend my daughter noticed the turtle depicted during a hike. I admit, I originally walked right past it. Yet again my children remind me to notice the important stuff, like the time taken by this innocent turtle to just soak in God’s beauty. Henri Nouwen’s approach to prayer (below) resonated with me duringContinue reading ““God meant for things to be much easier than we have made them”― Dorothy Day”
If we truly believe that God surrounds us, we believe that prayer is an everyday experience of being alive…. When you step outside and engage with the world in quiet listening, prayer will happen, and it will take on its own way of being for you.—Kaitlin Curtice
Last night I drove my kids to San Jose to see my hometown Philadelphia Flyers play against the Sharks. I was raised as a big ice hockey fan, and I am proud to pass along that enthusiasm to my children. Although the Flyers lost, we enjoyed this annual ritual yet again. Simply sitting still togetherContinue reading “If we truly believe that God surrounds us, we believe that prayer is an everyday experience of being alive…. When you step outside and engage with the world in quiet listening, prayer will happen, and it will take on its own way of being for you.—Kaitlin Curtice”
Life has a way of tenderizing you. -David Brooks
This morning on my early walk I encountered a fellow walker, who described how his activity first thing each morning alleviates some of the pain caused by his Parkinson’s disease. I listened with admiration as I marveled at his perspective. He expressed deep gratitude for the gift of his daily walk, and for me thatContinue reading “Life has a way of tenderizing you. -David Brooks”
It takes time and intention to recongize the generosity of God in everyday signs of wonder and beauty. -Kathy Hendricks
I appreciate this time each year when life (finally) feels like we’re settling into a groove…at home we have had just enough weeks of consistent afterschool sports practices, combined with enough time with our kids getting to know new teachers…to feel like we (sort of) have things together. Yesterday my daughter marveled at the teamworkContinue reading “It takes time and intention to recongize the generosity of God in everyday signs of wonder and beauty. -Kathy Hendricks”
Keeping the Faith 