In a ancient times there lived two groups of people who lived in villages adjacent to one another. Times were trying. Survival … existence was what most of life was about. Food and water were scarce. They all lived in tattered clothing. Life was just very challenging One day all the villagers were summoned by a […]
Friends ask every once in awhile, “Are you Ok?” Think I’m nuts when I write about some things. This may be one. But just me. Here goes… Sometimes a quick flash in time … a moment can hit me. Never defining. Just a bright sliver of experience. A glimpse when something seemingly very small … […]
I’m an Episcopalian. Don’t even know why I opened this piece with this sentence. It was top of mind, I guess. My thoughts a flowing. Maybe because I just finished reading the first thirty six pages of a small book entitled, “The Power of Love.” A great guy … dear friend sent it to me […]
I’ve mentioned I have five grandchildren. They’re always a wonder, such a joy. A fleeting but constant thought I’ve had? How can I help them learn about Faith. It may be universally accepted that our world today is a very challenging space to navigate. Fortunately, those of us who’ve lived through other cycles of societal […]
Nick Foles. Hardly a household name. That’s until his heroic performance in last year’s Super Bowl. Subbing for injured quarterback Carson Wentz … not having thrown a pass in a game all season, Foles lead his underdog Philadelphia Eagles to an inspiring victory over the perennial champion New England Patriots. Devastating my 12 yr old […]
I got a call last week from a former fifty eight year old client of mine. Wanted to get together for lunch. “I just wanted to thank you for helping me change, see my business in a way that has been key to all the success I’ve accomplished.” I thanked him. Couldn’t really recall what […]
My image of heaven has always been a place up in the sky … a journey through a tunnel of bright light. No fear. Ascension of the spirit. Life’s final passage. Many have lucidly described their life-death experiences.My coach and I were discussing heaven yesterday. The journey into eternity… embraced, enveloped in all consuming Love. […]
Nick Foles, the MVP of this year’s unique Super Bowl following the Eagles victory over the Patriots said this. “I never would be here if it hadn’t been for a million failures.” Lady Gaga composed the song “A Million Reasons”. The chorus goes something like this. “… there are a million reasons to leave. But […]
Have you ever had someone walk in a room and suddenly there’s silence? Have you ever conversed with someone and found them absolutely spellbinding? I have. A lot of this has to do with the “resonance” people like these possess. A personal magnetism. Now what do I mean by “resonance”? It really has to do […]
For the last 19 years I have written a letter at Christmas to my family. I share the 19th with you here.FAITHFaith is trust, assurance and confidence in God.Living faith is shown by service and obedience to God. I write this year’s Christmas letter to my amazing grandchildren… We talked about “edge” a lot this year, […]