When Everything Is Falling Apart, Hold On to the Wins
When Loss May Actually Be Protection There are seasons when it feels like everything is breaking at the same time. Relationships feel strained. Money feels tight. Work feels…
Faith & Reflection
The Cadaver Synod: A Macabre Chapter in Papal History
In the annals of the Catholic Church, few events are as bizarre and unsettling as the Cadaver Synod of 897. This extraordinary episode saw Pope Stephen VI place…
Fiduciary Responsibility in the Bible: Lessons from the Parable of the Talents
Fiduciary responsibility is a concept often discussed in the context of business, finance, and leadership. It refers to the obligation to act in the best interest of others,…
Should We “Drink the Kool-Aid”?
The phrase “drinking the Kool-Aid” has become a shorthand for describing someone who goes all in on an idea, belief, or movement – often to the point of…
Should We “Trust, but Verify,” or Just Trust?
The phrase “trust, but verify,” famously used by Ronald Reagan during arms negotiations, encapsulates a cautious approach to trust. It suggests that while we should extend trust to…
Wishes, Prayers, Resolutions, and Goals: Finding the Best Path to Change
From blowing out birthday candles to making New Year’s resolutions, people have long found ways to express their hopes for the future. While the methods differ – wishing,…
The Liberating Power of Truth: An Exploration of Self-Honesty
“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” These profound words, spoken by Jesus, have echoed through millennia, offering hope and solace to countless…
What Wisdom Can We Learn from the Book of Wisdom?
The Book of Wisdom, also known as the Wisdom of Solomon, is one of the books of the Apocrypha, a collection of Jewish texts that are not part…
Lent: A Time for Personal Growth, Organization, and Positive Change
Lent, a season of reflection and preparation for the Christian faith, provides an opportunity for believers to focus on personal growth, organization, and self-improvement. By engaging in practices…