Morning Briefings

The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

– Pearl S. Buck

I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called.

– Ephesians 4:1

Leaders imagine an inspiring future and strive to shape it rather than passively watching the future happen around them. Heroes extract gold from the opportunities at hand rather than waiting for golden opportunities to be handed to them.

– Chris Lowney
Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World

Here is the greatest calling for the executive, and the greatest challenge, too: to master his own heart, so as to inspire the hearts of others.

– Richard D. Phillips
The Heart of an Executive

Somebody with humility must have learned how to handle their own emotions and how to touch the goodwill of other people in order to involve others in the project of building greatness. Then the will to greatness captures the energies of other people, rather than antagonize them.

– Abbot Christopher Jamison
Finding Sanctuary: Monastic Steps for Everyday Life

It is on this occasion of Thanksgiving in America that we openly acknowledge how blessed we are by the company that we keep. As we sit down with our families and other friends this holiday, please know that you and your families will continue to be in our humble prayers of thanks.

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In the Company of Prayer

Jesus knew what he was doing when He said, Do this in memory of me, because He knew the disciples would, even if their future faith were suffering: they’d eat again, they’d at least do that, they’d share a meal again, and when they did, they’d think of Him.

– from Liam Callanan’s
All Saints

Enter the gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

– Psalm 100: 4-5

When the road gets dark and you can no longer see, let my love throw a spark; have a little faith in me. And when the tears you cry are all you can believe, just give these loving arms a try and have a little faith in me.

– as sung in
Mandy Moore: Coverage

So many people use unanswered prayers as a reason for not believing in God.

– Anthony DeStefano
Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To