Christian Monasticism began to flourish in the desert of Egypt. It was here monks left the world to focus their life on prayer. They didn’t necessarily see it as an escape. It was more than just leaving the “world”. For many, it was the best place to pray for the…
Category: 2. Faith & Spiritual Strength
Whether or not large petals of white joy are falling at your home this Christmas, may the spirit in your midst be one of joy, peace, and thanksgiving for life’s most important things – family, faith, and living with purpose. I took these pictures on a weekend visit a few…
I want to thank Dr. Rodney Deaton for the gracious article he wrote about my keynote address at Purdue University’s Military Family Research Institute Battlemind Symposium IV. Here is an excerpt and please follow the link for the full article. It will motivate you on this Veterans day. We can…
To be overwhelmed by the complete spirit of life can change your soul. This past weekend I had the blessing to speak in such a place, a true holy place. It was a Gold Star retreat for survivors of those who had died while serving our country. It was a…