Someone’s Gotta Go in the Cave First

Someone’s Gotta Go in the Cave First

On one of our family trips to Hawaii, we found ourselves driving around the island on our way to go snorkeling when we saw two people appearing suddenly, as if they came straight out of the ground. Always curious, Mom told Dad, “Pull over. Let’s see what...
Letting Go of Control

Letting Go of Control

I always thought I had some sort of control over most aspects of my life. I tried to think out every possibility and figure out a solution just to be sure I was completely prepared. I thought this was working for me, and I was happy living in my little bubble of...
He Is Still Good

He Is Still Good

“…and if not, He is still good.” This little phrase stopped me in my tracks — my selfish, wanting-it-my-way tracks. This phrase is all about attitude. It’s been proven that having a positive attitude can positively impact our lives. This is no different in our...
Redeem the Time

Redeem the Time

The date is December 21, 2019, and as I sit at my kitchen table early this morning, I read a message requesting prayer for Brother Paul Palmieri. I love Brother Paul’s testimony of being called into the Gospel. It’s short, simple, and succinct. He was at college,...
Be a Froot Loop

Be a Froot Loop

The clever poster pictured here caught my eye one day as I walked with my students in the hallway of the school where I teach. As you can see, it is handmade. The student who designed the poster was working on a character formation project. There is a lot of wisdom in...
Walking Blind

Walking Blind

This article is another installment in Brother P’s series, “Lessons From the Nursing Home.” My job is walking people in a nursing home. I often have students with me, such as a nursing assistant, or physical therapy students. In those cases, my job...