Category Archives: Inspiration

Balancing Life

Posted on 04/02/2012 by

Yesterday marked the beginning of Holy Week, a time when Christians spiritually prepare themselves for Easter.  I hope and pray that these days might be a time of reflection and inspiration for you. Recently, I was at a men’s conference, … Continue reading →

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Seeking Peace

Posted on 03/27/2012 by

When was the last time you went away for some time of prayer and reflection? For most people, the answer might be never.  That’s sad, because we all need some time to decompress from the stresses of life.  We all know … Continue reading →

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Left To Tell

Posted on 03/21/2012 by

One of the people in a faith formation program I’m leading at church recently asked me if I had ever heard of the book Left To Tell  written by a Rwandan woman named Immaculee Ilibagiza. When I told her I had never … Continue reading →

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The Art of Self-Discipline

Posted on 03/13/2012 by

Today’s post comes from my friend Todd Burrier, who you’ve met on these pages before. I get Todd’s posts just about every day, and he always has an uplifting message. This post is a big challenge, since many of us tend … Continue reading →

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Starting Something New

Posted on 03/08/2012 by

In mid April, my good friend George and I are going to start out on a new adventure, and yesterday, we sat down over coffee to talk about it. George and I recently got accepted into a doctoral program at … Continue reading →

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You Just Never Know

Posted on 03/02/2012 by

“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks, receives; the one who seeks, finds; and the one who knocks, the door … Continue reading →

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A Prayer To Start Your Day

Posted on 02/27/2012 by

Eternal Lord of all things, I feel your gaze on me. I sense that your mother stands near, and the great beings crowd around You. Angels and powers and martyrs and saints.  If you help me, please, I would like … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on 02/21/2012 by

For most Christians, tomorrow marks the beginning of Lent, a season of repentance, forgiveness and mercy. This penitential season leads us to the great feast of Easter, when we remember Christ’s resurrection. So, why start with ashes?  From Old Testament … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Discouragement

Posted on 02/14/2012 by

It’s pretty easy to get discouraged, don’t you think?  I’ve been talking to a lot of people about discouragement lately, and it seems as though it’s affecting just about everyone in one way or another. Maybe its your health, or … Continue reading →

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Be Forgiving

Posted on 02/09/2012 by

I was talking to a friend early this morning.  He had forgotten that he made a commitment to his coworker to meet earlier than normal, and the man had to wait for some time for my friend to show up.  … Continue reading →

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