The Joy of the Surprising Gift

The Joy of the Surprising Gift

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereA few years ago John Gilbert died at the age of 25 at his home in Paradise, California. When he was five years old, John was diagnosed with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. That meant that...
Defeating Evil

Defeating Evil

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereAs J.K. Rowling was putting the finishing touches on her seven-part Harry Potter series, she received a lot of advice.Parents, teachers, psychologists, and fans of all ages around the globe made one...
In Due Time

In Due Time

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here“In due time.”That was one of my dad’s favorite Dad-isms. I have vivid memories of my brothers and I approaching our father after dinner. He would be reading the newspaper, since Dad read every single...
True Enlightenment

True Enlightenment

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereLittle more than a century ago, the city of Vienna imagined itself the embodiment of modern enlightenment. Philosophers were redefining the way people answered life’s most important...
The Legacy of a World Changer

The Legacy of a World Changer

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click herePinky: What are we going to do tonight, Brain?Brain:  The same thing we do every night, Pinky. Try and take over the world!That was the opening exchange of every episode of Pinky and the Brain, the iconic...