What to do when nothing is working…
Reflecting on Mary Magdalene
Last week we looked at the story of when Jesus healed the man with leprosy. We reflected on the ambivalence we often feel when the opportunity for blessing is close at hand.
There is a story in the New Testament that tells of Jesus healing a man suffering from leprosy. The dialogue that follows is my re-telling, based on passages of scripture from Matthew, Mark and Luke.
This text has been a transformational guide for me for more than 20 years.
My CEO had a strict rule when meeting with major donors (whether prospective or active): always wear a tie and sports jacket.
This story in the Gospel of Mark (Chapter 10) is endlessly fascinating to me.
In the early 2000s, a friend and mentor gave me some simple yet profound advice. He suggested that prior to inviting people of affluence to give to my cause, I consider these two questions...