This post is an update on the previous post about Steve Roberts. Even though retired as Ex. Director for Congregations for the Homeless in Bellevue, WA, he continues to serve the men in the E. Puget Sound area. Steve’s work on a major project related to the homeless community will Read more…
Recently, I traveled to Washington, DC with my son, Greg, to visit sites that would remind of us of this country’s greatness and past. Our path took us to Gettysburg, to the Capitol area where we were moved by the Lincoln Memorial, the Ford theatre where Lincoln was shot, and the WWII, Korean and Vietnam Memorials. Read more…
Peter Kline is 62. He loves his family, God, work and running with meaning. In fact, this November 15-16 Peter will undertake an ultra run of 100 miles in Las Vegas. 100 miles is one thing, pushing his favorite developmentally disabled friends he calls, “Captains,” for the distance takes ultra Read more…
Living Perspectives – September 2014 Here is a recent recap of activities for our organization during the first two weeks of September as the fall begins, and needs become more apparent after a summer of sun. Homeless Men (Congregations for the Homeless) One of our CFH men had a serious Read more…
Fifteen homeless men from 2 different Congregations for the Homeless shelters gathered at a Lutheran Church in Bellevue on Ash Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. I was privileged to lead these men in a study of Lent and its meaning to us as individuals. I spoke of spring training in Read more…
As a Seattleite and part of 12th Man Mania, my wife and family were “all in” pulling for the Super Bowl Seahawks. People at church today were wearing the numbers of their favorite players not to mention store managers, baristas, waiters and waitresses and even little kids. Who do the Read more…
You got to love college sports fans and their passion. Have you ever been part of the home team chant, “We’ve got spirit…how about you?” and then fans point fingers at the opponent’s grandstand ….. and then it comes right back at you from their side. The challenges escalate with each round Read more…
I can really be impatient at times. How about you? Recently, I was late to a meeting and coming off the freeway on ramp, I was confronted by a construction backup, three lanes to two. I am in a hurry, and some wise guy comes up the right side of Read more…
Never make a decision at the point of decision. Good advice for someone on a diet who should choose his/her lunch menu the night before rather than in the noon lunch line at the all you can eat buffet. At times emergency decisions are necessary but in a majority of Read more…
Did you achieve your goals for 2012…or did you have any? Were you disappointed or satisfied with the results of your goal setting effort. I have found success in a process that has been helpful to hundreds of my clients and to me personally. Establishing and clarifying your vision or possibilities is the Read more…