Many of you who know me know that I like to reflect and write a lot (hence finally publishing my blog). Here’s a quick summary of these projects Articles - I’ve written a lot of unpublished articles, reflections, journal entries, songs, letters, etc. in my personal...
In the Spring of 2017 I met my buddy Greg Henry for a quick lunch. I was in town for a conference and wanted to catch up. He is an avid reader and told me about a book called A Failure of Nerve by Edwin Friedman. I had no idea at the time that I would even buy the...
I’ve been engaged with the Catholic Church for about the last 10 years. Well, if I really go back, I’ve been engaged with the Catholic Church probably my whole life. I still remember my Catholic friends on my club soccer team back in the 80s. They were going through...
I’ve got a very rich family history, but I’m way behind in knowing and understanding it. So, just as God has prompted me to the larger fellowship of the Catholic Church, He has also prompted me into a much richer fellowship with my extended family. This has led to a...
The past several years have been both significant and quite a blur for me personally. I’ve often referred to it as the ‘perfect storm’ of my life. The storm has included heavy winds in the area of family and relationships, not to mention dealing with a worldwide...
I didn't know my mother-in-law Sandy for long…about 3 years. But, I know her daughter and granddaughters well. They give me a glimpse of her beauty and character. I've been back to her graveside many times…starting about 2011. Something was drawing me back there. I’ve...
You have always been my biggest fan You’ve always been my strongest advocate You have always been a moral compass for me I will never forget going to you when I was a teenager to ask about God and the church You have always instilled in me good taste, and good virtue...