Category: Connection
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Invoking Gratitude: “We say … thank you.”
Some of the most powerful words in any language are the words that express “thank you.” What makes them powerful is that they can transform us …
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The Moved Mover
“Jesus Wept.” As we move into Holy Week, I was “moved” to reflect on the magnitude of what it means when the Lord of the Universe shed tears of emotion on behalf of a friend and then again for humanity.
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We Need To Talk – Part II
A male patient in his late-70’s with stage four metastatic lung cancer; patient has become septic, is intubated (breathing tube), not awake/alert, and is currently not strong enough to continue chemotherapy. Family has gathered to discuss what the options were for his care and the question going around the room…
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Childlike Faith: Connecting Mind With Heart – Part II
In addition to witnessing inspiring examples of childlike trust, the experiences in the children’s hospital opened my eyes to what I had previously thought about humility and the Gospel phrase, “whoever humbles himself like a child…”
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Spring Follows Winter
In a world filled with challenge, let’s remember to take time to notice the sun on our face, the wind in the trees, the flowers blooming and the birds singing …
