Thriving relationships founded on goodness, beauty and truth
I am an educator who writes. I write about leadership, learning, and working together to make a better world. My words are often drawn from my background as a classroom teacher, school superintendent and educational trainer. But they are just as likely to be shaped by my faith and the conviction that God’s love for me compels me to love the people he has placed in my pathway. What I have to say is learned and formed in dialog with my best teachers, the leaders who taught me and colleagues who generously share their wisdom with me.
Recent Blog Posts:
Silence: How to Turn Down the Noise and Pray
When is the last time I found myself in silence? I’ve been paying attention to when and how I pray. And I’m pretty sure I need more silence to give prayer the priority I want to give it. But, how can I turn down the noise and pray? If faith filled living demands...
Finding Shelter in Prayer-Lessons from the Conservatory
Maintaining an exercise and prayer routine brings well-being and clarity, mirroring the seasonal transformation at the Gaiser Conservatory. Though facing life’s cold seasons with resistance and withdrawal, one can find renewal through creating a personal “prayer conservatory” with intentional practices, like the thriving plants in a greenhouse, nurtured by consistent care and community support.
Why is Prayer So Hard?
In January I identified three action steps to prioritize for the year. Pray, Learn and Encourage. The first few weeks of the year have brought their mix of illness, boredom, joys and problems. The perfect laboratory to put my priorities to the test. I put...