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“Prayer is not an old woman’s idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument for action.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi At a critical time in my life I was introduced to a different kind of praying: one that was constituted around active engagement rather than passive reflection. The kind of praying that gets you off your knees and onto your feet. The … Continue reading A Different Way of Praying
I believe Joe Nagy in this earlier post raises a fundamental question many of us might have in this current moment. Where is God? Last week I went to a panel discussion entitled “Where Is God?” It was held to address one of the most vexing questions any of us – believer, agnostic, or atheist – faces: How can we possibly affirm that life is … Continue reading Where Is God? (by Joe Nagy)
The United States will soon commemorate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a date more worthy of humble reflection than triumphant celebration. The 56 men who signed the Declaration were signing their own death warrants — if the war was lost, they would hang. A sobering reminder. Which leaders today would sign such a document? The opening sentence of … Continue reading Keeping Faith After 250 Years
“The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.” ~ E.L. Bulwer A Tribute to John Miller — 1939 – 2026 “He was known as a motivator on the field and in the classroom. Generations of student-athletes benefited from his discipline, encouragement, and unwavering belief in their potential. In recognition of his contributions, … Continue reading Goodbye, Mr. Miller
It is easy to be grateful for the good things that come to us. But can we be like Job, who says in the midst of his losses: “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord!” Of course the answer is no. When life … Continue reading Gratitude (by Joe Nagy)