About 2 months ago, my wife and I received a letter from our pastor, Father (Fr.) Will, asking for money to support the church’s building fund. While we have always believed in our church’s mission, we were already tithing off our gross income and giving a good portion of that…
Tag: generosity
How One Simple Gesture Made a Big Difference
Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. It was Christmas Eve 2016. My family went to Mass as we always do. After wrestling our boys for an hour, listening as intently as possible to the priest’s homily, and receiving our final blessing, we drove over to Red Robin…
What a Top Gun Scene Taught Me About Leadership
One of my favorite movies of all time is Top Gun. Maybe it’s the soundtrack, or the final bro hug between Maverick and Iceman. Or maybe, it’s because if you’ve ever seen me run, you know I definitely have a “need for speed.” But, I absolutely love the movie…
What My Wife Taught Me About Generosity
Just about 3 months ago, my daughter was born. With 2 boys already, Alissa and I were officially outnumbered and feeling a little overwhelmed. We were grateful for the amount of support we received from our families. Alissa’s mom in particular helped take care of our boys, cooked us meals…