Dad, I Miss You…

by | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized

Today, like most days (especially on Father’s Day, the day of his passing and his birthday), I grieve the passing of my father. So on this Father’s Day, I decided to share a snapshot of who my dad was with those of you that didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him and...

Joy

by | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized

“What is joy?” This was a question recently posed to me, and I had no idea how to answer. I hadn’t spent much time or energy thinking about the value or importance of joy. I spent the first half of my life striving to have a successful career and...

Celebrating Mothers

by | May 21, 2017 | Uncategorized

Mother’s Day is the day we stop everything to celebrate and honor mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence that all mothers have in our lives. I would like to take a moment to thank all mothers for your unyielding support, and for loving us with...

I Am Sorry

by | May 19, 2017 | Uncategorized

I am sorry. I am sorry that you are hurting. I am sorry for the people who can’t say they’re sorry to you. I’m sorry that they aren’t giving you what you need. I am sorry they can’t see your value or worth. I will tell you that I am sorry...

I am a tenured professor

by | May 17, 2017 | Uncategorized

A couple of months ago I received the most amazing news I had received in a while. I received a letter from Seton Hill University informing me that I received tenure. After reading the letter I spent the next 15 minutes thanking Jesus and yelling, “I am tenure…...