What Story Will You Tell This Thanksgiving?

What Story Will You Tell This Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and the national holiday comes with anxiety for a variety of reasons. From the awkward silence created by in-laws who ask inappropriate questions to discussions about why First People don’t feel at home in America, there’s a lot on the table....
Thank You, God

Thank You, God

Occasionally I get the opportunity to do a presentation that grew from my friendship with the late Fred Rogers, of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Though I doubt he’ll ever be canonized, Fred was about the closest thing to a saint that I ever knew, and his constant...
Gratitude Expresses Itself Best in Generosity

Gratitude Expresses Itself Best in Generosity

My birthday greetings to a retired friend brought an interesting response: “I’m thankful for all the things that could have happened to me up to this point that didn’t.” That is certainly one perspective when considering life’s blessings, and seeking to express...
Your Story Could Light the Way for Others

Your Story Could Light the Way for Others

Is there light, hidden deep in the story of you, that could illuminate the pathway for another person? My friend Bob received a terminal diagnosis a few years ago, accepting the news with the same gentle spirit that characterized his life. Before his death two years...