Faith, family, work, and life — all intertwined
I'm a husband, father of four boys, Catholic deacon, and 30-year veteran of media, marketing, and tech consulting and leadership roles, including 18 years at Adobe. I write about the intersection of faith and every day life — because they were never meant to be separate.
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There's a moment at Disneyland that gets me every time. You walk through the tunnel beneath the train station, the sounds of the outside world fading behind you. And then you emerge onto Main Street, U.S.A., and the world opens. The castle rises in the distance.
I send at least one handwritten note every week. It's slow. It's inefficient. It can't be scaled. And it lands differently than anything digital ever will
I've been thinking a lot lately about the little moments that shape who we become. It started with a conversation in the car. My son asked me something from his Civics class about speeding tickets
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus walks along the Sea of Galilee and calls out to Simon and Andrew: "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." And then this line that stops me every time: At once they left their nets and followed him.
Eighteen months ago, I couldn't run a mile. Not “couldn’t” in the sense of some physical limitation - I just couldn't in the truest sense of the word. I was 46, mildly sedentary, and had never been a runner. When my son Andrew looked at me one day and asked if I'd start running with him to improve both of our health, I had a choice to make.
January 06, 2026 | Read Online The Servant's Mission This is a sample of a blog that will be shared weekly with those signed up at Emmaus Disciples. I’ll be…
December 24, 2025 | Read Online Fathers, be Fathers! Fatherhood and the rise and fall of families, parishes, and societies Images of Saint Joseph have perva…
December 17, 2025 | Read Online Water An unexpected realization of our dependence on reliable water Drinking… washing dishes… washing hands… These are just …
December 16, 2025 | Read Online Water Well for the University of St. Joseph Mbarara Can you help us provide reliable running water for the University of St.…
December 01, 2025 | Read Online Basking in the Warmth Our dogs in front of the fire, and us at Adoration I guess I’m not ashamed to compare myself with our …
November 24, 2025 | Read Online Christ the King A reflection on my favorite feast - and time - of the year As far back as I can remember - at least to my re…
November 19, 2025 | Read Online Wednesdays @ LunchReflections for your Wednesday lunch timewith Deacon Michael Halbrook “The Last Battle”, from BARITUS Cath…