It’s alright to sigh at the state of our world; To cry with the homeless restless dispossessed & oppressed. Then to Arise as one To build. Continue reading It’s Alright…

In a world Distorted by evil Contorted by power Extorted by greed We long for those Whose hearts beat for others With hands willing to bleed; Hands stretched for healing Not clenched for harm. We long for justice Thirst for mercy And work with God’s gentle love For all humanity Continue reading Hands Willing to Bleed

Words spark wars, or Cause them to cease; Cackle forth havoc, or Calm waters for peace. Words wound, Words mend Words rise up as Enemy, Traitor or Friend. Use them wisely. Use them well. Use them to cast only peace —hope’s healing spell. Continue reading Enemy, Traitor, Friend?

Bleed where the world bleeds. Tend quietly to her wounds with love. Then rage at what outrages. Rage lovingly, yet courageous. Rise with love. Rise above. Fight the ungentle night. Continue reading Fight the Ungentle Night

In a broken world we need less pomp & circumstance fewer bombs & bombast more courage & justice, humility, humanity — & authentic kindness. ~ @jamiemcintosh Continue reading No Más Bombs and Bombast

Leadership is not all budgets & org charts. It has a sharpness to present the vision clearly, a gentleness to smooth harsh edges & a warmth to draw people together. Leaders like this attract and retain followers by seeing them as sage fellow-travellers and vital companions in pursuit of their common mission. Continue reading Leadership: Not all Budgets & Org Charts