I’ve had the same license plate since 1998, TEAM C. Back then, I wanted COACH C, but it was unavailable in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I “settled” for TEAM C, and little did I know how prophetic it was. Twenty-five years later, TEAM C embodies my calling. Life has a specific design, a way inContinue reading "TEAM C"

In his book, The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis says that pain plays an important role in the development of human character. Pain may lead someone to repent, but it also may lead them to bitterness. Hell exists for those who won’t repent no matter how great the pain. Simply stated, in hell, God makes roomContinue reading "The Problem of Why"

There’s a rhythm to life, a strong, regular, repeated pattern of doing the right thing at the right time. Every minute of every day, we are either in or out of rhythm. I gained a true appreciation for this a few days ago. Testimony #1 I received a $250 gift card for Eddie V’s, anContinue reading "A Rhythm to Life"

With an unreconciled past and uncertain future, we have a tendency to be unappreciative in the present. A common result of such ingratitude is conformance with what we think society wants us to do, which grinds us into something we don’t like. That’s no way to live. Such are the difficult, routine, and monotonous tasksContinue reading "Savor Today"

How long is too long to wait for something? When you think about it, stress is caused by our inability to wait. Stress does not get thrown onto us. In effect, we choose stress by being impatient. Write the following life stressors on a piece of paper and then mark the level of stress youContinue reading "Working While You Wait"

I have an amazing 16-year-old daughter. She is the most generous person I know. It comes naturally to her. She doesn’t give based on reason. Many of her acts of kindness are illogical to her peers and many adults, myself included sometimes. Here are two examples: Jarah Casciani On a visit to her Pap CContinue reading "Live Generously"

Content [kon-tent] adjective – in a perpetual state of peaceful happiness. Ambition [am-bish-uhn] noun – a strong desire to do or to achieve something significant, typically requiring determination and hard work. Reflect on the two words above and attempt to reconcile being grateful for what you have and wanting more. There is a dichotomy that exists between the two desires thatContinue reading "Contented Ambition"

Great people, great teams, great organizations have something in common. They’re always getting better. They’re not perfect by any stretch and make their share of mistakes, but they learn from them and move on. MindWolves’ Continuous Self-Improvement When I reflect on my own life, I notice I’ve developed habits that nurture a continuous improvement ofContinue reading "Continuous Self-Improvement"