by Jim Sedgwick | Apr 6, 2014 | Lent
by Jim Sedgwick | Apr 5, 2014 | Lent
“Caring Enough to Send Your Very Best” “Without caring, there is no community.” (Anon.) I discovered this quote a few years ago while preparing to eulogize a friend, who had died in a tragic accident. My friend had served tirelessly supporting many community causes,...
by Jim Sedgwick | Apr 4, 2014 | Lent
My family attended a Presbyterian Church for as long as I can remember. At a Catholic high school, I appreciated the religious education, influence and opportunity to discover my personal relationship with God. During my Junior Encounter at Jesuit (a women’s-only...
by Jim Sedgwick | Apr 3, 2014 | Lent
I always say that if I could write “The Gospel According to Me,” it would say that following Jesus means you get onto the “easy life” escalator and never have any problems and your kids behave (and never throw tantrums in public) and everyone you love stays safe. But...
by Jim Sedgwick | Apr 2, 2014 | Lent
Anything Less Than 100% Isn’t Good Enough Kathleen and I had the privilege of getting married and spending the first night of our honeymoon at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in August of 1997 because the incredible generosity of her parents, Dave and Lynn Reid. When...
by Jim Sedgwick | Apr 1, 2014 | Lent
“They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love” This song, often sung around a campfire, has been an inspiration to community service for me. Christ’s teachings have been a part of my life since infancy, and with maturity I have wanted love-inspired service to be an...
