When I was in the Navy, my job on board the ship was to plot a course and take fixes to determine the ship's location while underway. The course originally plotted had to be tracked hourly and adjusted for deviations and variations. These could literally set the ship many miles off course if not accounted for. I think the same can be said for our spiritual life and the life of the Church. If we become so focused on where we want to go, we may miss that we have drifted off c

Have you ever wondered what makes a truly great leader? Is it power, authority, or charisma? Or could it be something more subtle, more profound? I’ve been exploring the concept of servant leadership, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned. This leadership style flips the traditional model on its head. Instead of focusing on the leader’s success, it centers on serving others first. Intrigued? Let’s dive into this servant leadership overview and uncover why it matters toda

For me, it is easy to see that self-importance is normal and natural. From the moment I wake up until I go to bed at night, I am consumed with thoughts, ideas, and considerations regarding myself. This started early on as I wanted to know that others valued me and appreciated my contributions. As I age, I have come to realize, though true, this is not always required. What can be done about this self-focus and self-concern? We begin with acknowledgment and move toward accepta

The roles of men and women are unique, with each being critical to the well-being of the other. Though these roles are designed to be both gratifying and fulfilling, past experiences, pain, and abuse have led to questions about their value. As this occurs, dissatisfaction and disillusionment associated with traditional roles have contributed to the notion that these roles are arbitrary. I am not suggesting there is no merit to this line of thinking. However, I do believe re

There is a common thread we all share: we are all different. This should not be divisive. In fact, our differences should encourage us to be more understanding and accepting. The truth is being different has never been easy. Throughout history, those who did not fit in were often misunderstood, rejected, or cast aside. Consider the story of Jesus. He was born to a young woman who became pregnant before her marriage. In the culture of that time, both mother and child could hav