There comes a moment in many lives when the old way no longer fits. Something has shifted—quietly or suddenly—and we sense that the life we’ve been living can’t quite hold who we are becoming. Life is not a straight line. It moves in seasons, rises and falls, beginnings and endings. And woven through it all …
Begin Again
Begin Again – An Invitation to Reinvent Your Life in Any Season There comes a moment in every life when we hear a quiet invitation: It’s time to begin again. Sometimes it arrives after a loss. Sometimes in the middle of a transition. And sometimes, it whispers from within—a longing not just for change, but …
Transformational Leadership
Leadership isn’t just about position—it’s about presence. It’s not simply about making decisions, but about making a difference. Transformational Leadership is where purpose, integrity, and inspiration meet to create lasting impact—in organizations, communities, and the inner life of the leader. This space is dedicated to those who believe leadership is a calling, not a title. …
Reflections from a Mayan Village: A Lesson in Kindness
We’ve been high in the mountains of Guatemala this week—7,500 feet up in a place that feels closer to heaven than the noise of the world we left behind. The Mayan village of Chuluc rests in the shadow of a volcano, but what truly takes your breath away isn’t the altitude or the landscape—it's the …
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Embracing the Broad Places
Last week, traveling across the country with my grandson, I was inspired by the large, open spaces of the American West. From the prairies of West Texas to the mountain ranges rising from desert sands, and finally to the Pacific Ocean, the land seemed to speak. It called to me: Live large. Breathe deep. Step …
In Praise of America
This past week I took an amazing trip across the country. I drove with my grandson, Landon, from Huntsville, Alabama to San Diego, California—where he’s stationed in the Marines. It was a journey of love for my grandson and a chance to spend time with him. It was so much more than a road trip; …
When the Sky Falls
“Now, I’ve been crazy, Can’t you tell? I threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell.” Lyrics from The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov. Last year we held a worship service in the chapel around this song. I had friends who not only performed the song beautifully but also offered commentary and …
