The Why of Episcopal Schools
Recently, I re-visited Simon Sinek’s book, Start With Why. Sinek takes his readers on a journey to explore some of the most inspirational leaders and successful business personalities in our... Read More »
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Finding God in the World
My Episcopal priest when I was growing up always said that he loved getting books for Christmas, but that he wished that people could also grant him the time to read them as well. It is a blessing to... Read More »
Tag, You’re It
A year out of college, I found myself driving from Boston to Baltimore on a hot August day straight from waiting table in a Boston fish house to a girls’ boarding school. I had no impressive... Read More »
Blessings During a School Day
“Thank you for the blessing it really helped me focus” said a 6th grade football player after a game. At Campbell Hall, our student’s spiritual life is shaped by chapel worship, but... Read More »
Flood Memory: When the Waters Rose
This piece was first published in the October 2015 parent newsletter of All Saints’ Episcopal Day School in Austin, TX. It is reprinted here with permission. We went to the safest room in our... Read More »
Trusting in the Gifts of the Present
“Will this look good on my college resume?” “What courses should I take to get into the college of my choice?” “What Division One coaches will be at this showcase... Read More »
Why One Church Stopped Helping
Ten years ago, Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis eliminated its outreach programs, the kind that have been the mainstay of many other similarly situated urban churches in poor... Read More »
House: The Book That Changed My Life
There is something about the power of a book. Not every book. Just some books. Every so often you come across one that opens your eyes, stirs your emotions, rings true—to your soul. I was 27... Read More »
It’s Hard to Be New
It’s hard to be new. I speak from experience as I begin my first year serving as the Executive Director of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. While all transitions are... Read More »
Disturb Us, Lord
It’s hard to think of wanting to be disturbed. It’s been a tough summer. We’ve been scarred by horrific acts of violence followed by divisive debates about guns, racism, flags, law... Read More »