When we hear a word of admonition, we either desire to act or we bury the thought. But if we desire to act, to change, or to create change, we come up against an insurmountable wall of hopelessness and despair.… Continue reading

"It is in dying that we are born to eternal life." – Prayer of St. Francis So, let me die today and die daily.There is nothing in my instincts to pray such a prayer.But then, there is nothing in my… Continue reading

Show me your pain and I will show you your passion. It is the same and it is transforming, first, by transforming itself … into joy! Without the pain, there is no passion, Without the passion, there is no joy.… Continue reading

I posted this on Facebook for my new friends at Heald College – Fresno, who I was honored to speak with yesterday at the Mentoring group. This is from my napkin … some "P"s for starting a new business or… Continue reading

These words are a big deal in Ezekiel's prophecies: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says …" and "… you will know that I am the Lord.’ ” Sometimes it is "they will know." Lots of really tough love in… Continue reading

Yes, it is Halloween – not my favorite holiday – not my favorite season as a rule —- getting used to things getting darker quicker. It always gets better. All these weird costumes. I can cope with Halloween Baptize it,… Continue reading

Some say that blogging has faded in impact possibilities with the rise of social networking popularity. I am not sure about that, but anyone who follows me can see that most of my posting lately has been on Facebook where… Continue reading

The blog I've not written, but know that I must has a title and a theme thus, a thrust … to be just. In a word it is to love that which is above us, surrounds us, envelops us, has… Continue reading

Today, I am renewed in the knowledge that my steps are ordered of the Lord. I am in covenant with Him and with His people. I have been called to be peculiar and I have no higher calling than to… Continue reading

It is planting season again. It is my third year of gardening and I keep expanding, experimenting, and extending my faith. I find that I pray differently while tending my garden, planting my seeds, pulling my weeds – Yes, MY… Continue reading