Introduction
I have been a proponent of the importance of being attuned to our responsibility as a partner with God. While that concept addresses our true purpose, it is important to show how it is possible to incorporate the partnership into the everyday moments of our life. We have a chance of pulling this off if we pray often every day.
It also begins with recognizing that our true purpose is to function as a vehicle for transmitting God’s will, in matters we deem as big and small. The alternative is to buy into an unholy mindset, and that makes us highly vulnerable to the devil. Jesus provided many specifics about how to live our lives, and we must follow those instructions.
When not functioning in the moment as an extension of God, a lack of true purpose will take on various forms; but we know we are following God’s will when we put our trust in him, and our desire is to humbly help others. This means that it is never about you. It is about being courageous, and ultimately an instrument for peace. It is about being prepared to die for a moral cause, especially when that involves protecting the innocent.
Embracing our true purpose requires a mindful commitment. It is an understatement that it is not easy to consistently convey God’s truth, love and mercy, above all other things. However, it helps to be reminded that we are, at first, spiritual beings.
Each person’s approach to living with and for God will be unique. While there is objective and unalterable truth, each of God’s human creations is given a unique ability to partner with Him in a way that brings new perspectives and personality into the world. All are included within the limitless body of Christ.
Some background about myself:
I have been married for 44 years to my wife Janet, and we have six children. To date, we have four grandchildren. My doctorate is in social welfare, and I had a 46-year career in the behavioral health field as a health care administrator, a psychotherapist, a college professor and child protective services case worker.
I have written two self-published books; I coached grade school baseball and basketball and have been active in my local parish. I retired from full time employment in April of 2025, and I am currently volunteering at the Long Island Life Center where I provide psychotherapy to women who have unplanned pregnancies.
My blog will include relatable personal stories, references to my professional experiences, and spiritual perspectives that I hope will assist with understanding and addressing the everyday challenges we face.
So, let’s get started: