Life on Purpose

True humility is the mark of a true leader. It is not passivity or weakness.

“Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”

I’m giving up distractions for Lent. Well, actually, I’m giving up being distracted for Lent. Yeah. That worked for about the first three minutes after I woke up on Ash Wednesday. After that, I got distracted.

In our times of struggle, it is important to remember that God can and will eventually either change our circumstances or our perspective. When we trust the Lord, it’s a win/win situation.

It is a curious thing that we take the end of one year and the beginning of a new year as the time to assess the past and make resolutions for the future.

The N.Y. Daily News headline blared: “GOD ISN’T FIXING THIS,” mocking prayer as a response to the terror of this week. But faithful prayer can fix what's wrong in the world.

I stared out that window, trying to figure out the appeal of this dark autumn day. I realized that my eyes were drawn to the contrast of the gold and red leaves against the dark sky, which actually made the autumn colors richer and deeper. It was stunning.

Two weeks in Canine Companions for Independence doggie boot came teaches important lessons about motivation, rewards and relaxation.

Faith isn't a gigantic leap . It's just the next step, when with faith the size of a tiny mustard seed, we trust God in the present moment.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas- at least from the 16th floor of NYU Langone Medical Center. I am grateful for the view...