Giving Begins With Generosity, Not Riches
My 7-year-old son hadn’t been having a great day. Earlier, we had endured a trip to the dentist, and when we told him we were headed to watch the York University basketball game, he wasn’t thrilled. We were watching one of his favorite dinosaur movies and, flat out, he didn’t want to go anywhere. This...
Reflections for International Kindness Day
November 13th is International Kindness Day—a day set aside to honor gentleness, compassion, and the quiet good we offer one another. It also happens to be the day my mom passed away last year, after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
In her final week, we knew the time was close. My wife’s birthday...
Parenting, Proverbs, and the power of honesty: a father’s reflection
The other day, my six-year-old daughter walked out of the bathroom with her shoes tied together. One lace from the right shoe knotted to one lace from the left. What started as a silly idea quickly turned into a problem she couldn’t undo.
When she explained what happened,...
Dr. Shannon Leinen offers four essential questions to help you evaluate your career direction, growth, and impact.
Throughout my time in higher education, I’ve worked with professionals from all walks of life — each with unique goals and experiences. Some come to our programs seeking a new direction. Others are looking to grow in...
A father's story challenging us to pursue Christ with the same joyful commitment as a bride to her groom.
A little over a week ago, my wife and I gathered with family and friends to celebrate the wedding of our daughter Emma. The week leading up to the wedding was a whirlwind of activity, attending to all the last-minute details. With...