The middle of summer has a funny way of reminding us that change is coming. The way we experience that change depends on the season of life we’re in. For parents of school-aged kids, it’s that time when you shift from family vacations, endless evenings of sports activities, and the nonstop pace of summer to thinking about what is needed …
Funny how life fits together sometimes isn’t it? Earlier this week I was emailed the poem “Picture Puzzle Piece” by Shel Silverstein…it really struck me on how deeply we can relate to being only one person in a world full of so many different players and parts that pull together ONE big picture. We have the tendency to feel that …
In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I would bring out a blog that has been in the “unfinished” folder for a little while. This title “What Makes a Man” is not a question but rather a statement that reminds us that being a “man” is about the little things in life and the unique ways we can work to …
During some pre-marketing planning, I spent a day reflecting on what The FEST Family Day theme “Hearts on Fire” truly means. Ultimately, I found that each reference to this phrase in scripture leads us back to His NAME and His WORD. What does this mean for us in our everyday lives? Well, it simply means that we are not only …
We are now entering the Triduum of Holy week and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. However, my mind continues to focus on the reading of ‘the Passion’ and how it truly is the beginning of “the ultimate love story”. Each love story contains elements of a courtship, a revealing of oneself, a period of struggle, reconciliation and then the …
And so “the ultimate love story” of the Triduum continues… However, since the crucifixion we have experienced great pain and a wide array of emotions. We are left a little empty and wondering how love can triumph in the end. As I sat in Good Friday service, I watched others venerate the cross and bring all their pain with them. …
After being part of a series of Confirmation talks to our “young church” over the last few weeks, not only did I witness the good that is alive in the youth of our church, but also how much the Holy Spirit is at work. Confirmation is a special time in which we are reminded why God sends His Spirit to …
I want to challenge you to step away from the noise and take intentional time to prepare your heart for Holy Week. This is not just another week on the calendar, this is the most powerful journey of our faith. From the praise of Palm Sunday to the suffering of the cross, you are not meant to simply observe it… …
Yes, you read that title correctly — The Trap of Lent. I can already hear people gasping in reverence: “How can you say such a thing?” Well, because during the first Lenten journey into the desert — when Jesus spent His 40 days fasting and praying — there was a series of traps being set for Him along the way …
I was very grateful for the pleasure of having coffee this week with my buddy Bob Votruba, founder of One Million Acts of Kindness. Bob has been a very good friend of mine for many years and it is amazing to watch him put his convictions into action. A few years ago, Bob decided to give up his comfortable lifestyle …