Grateful For It All

Knees on the floor.Hands folded.Head bowed. In this spaceI am thankfulfor it all. The awe-inspiring peaks. The gut-wrenching valleys. The mundane middle ground. These paths havedeveloped my mind,expanded my heart,refined my soul. You have gifted melove, joy, peace,grace, and mercyalong the way. Today I receive it all, heart wide open, in humble gratitude. Thank you. … Continue reading Grateful For It All →

Moving From Fear to Faith

This blog entry is a keynote I was grateful to be invited to give at a Catholic school foundation gala. 37 years ago I was huddled in a car with my little sister terrified because of what was happening in my home and praying God would keep my mom alive. My parents divorced but the … Continue reading Moving From Fear to Faith →

Lessons from Grandpa about Life and Leadership

Sharing this reflection in memory of my generous, strong, God-fearing grandpa who joined our Heavenly Father on September 20, 2025. There are some life and leadership lessons Grandpa imparted that stand out. Always keep your hope for people, especially the ones you love. Don't overcomplicate things. Love and serve well. Never stop striving after Jesus. … Continue reading Lessons from Grandpa about Life and Leadership →

Our Immaturity is Showing

In light of recent events that are perpetuating division, I am pondering some questions: Why are my friends who identify as pro-life saying it's OK to degrade and dehumanize people who do not share the same values they do? Why are my friends who say they are advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion othering people … Continue reading Our Immaturity is Showing →

I Wish I Was a Robot

"I wish I was a robot," was something a client recently said in the middle of a session. Although I haven't had anyone else phrase it like this, it is a common sentiment expressed by my coaching clients. At the root of it are things like: "I wish I didn't have all these feelings." "I … Continue reading I Wish I Was a Robot →

Can We Talk About Church?

What is church? Why is it important? What do we expect of church? What can church expect of us? What does church look and feel like at its best, rooted in Jesus's original intent? What needs to change in me to allow that vision to be possible? I've been rolling these questions around with God, … Continue reading Can We Talk About Church? →

The Courage to Own Your Identity

Remembering who we really are is one of the most critical parts of our human and leadership journey. If we don't have the courage to own our identity, the world will own it...will own us. What do you believe about yourself? About others? About the world? When I first sat with these questions, the answers … Continue reading The Courage to Own Your Identity →

I Love You Always

If only you could see what I see. Goodness. Beauty. Divinity. I don't understand, yet I love you all the same. No conditions.No expectations. Just hope. That you will see, you will seek, you will find, yourself again. The perfect and precious onethat has always been. Come back... To you,to me, to us, to love. … Continue reading I Love You Always →

The Truth

None of us really want to hear it. Yet it holds the key to what we are yearning for. We look for it from others, when we can only find it from the One who gave it to us...in our hearts. It isn't the free ride we hope for, but a torrent of trials and … Continue reading The Truth →

That Tuesday Night

Those eyes,this moment. Fully enraptured. Captured...my heart. To love youis the greatest gift. Tears fall. Giggles erupt. So much joy. All this love. So little time. Life is not enough. For this.