COACH MAHR's BLOG
Coach Mahr's Blog started May 2017 out of the desire to continue to share latest content that was being developed in his role as character coach. A simple expression will catch Coach’s ear and upon reflection and discernment the Holy Spirit gains a greater foothold in his consciousness and guides his words to create a woven thread.
A new blog is typically posted every 10 days.
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Pruning
There are majestic and mature fruit trees all over the United States. Many are not producing as much fruit as they could. Fruit trees that have been […]
I’m Not Fine
It has always been perfectly ok to not be “fine.” In these times, even more so. This whole pandemic thing can make one sad and even create […]
I will
“I will” speaks of the future. “I will” speaks of action, speaks of decisiveness, speaks of understanding the situation and knowing what to do next. There is […]
Wait on the Fastball
When I played baseball, I was taught to wait on the fastball and then adjust to the curveball. If we are expecting a fastball, there will be […]
Under the Yoke
‘Under the yoke’ is an expression that means under the mercy of an immense and unjust force, burden, or pressure. Often it refers to being under the […]
Use Me
In the same week, Bill Withers passing away and Pope Francis addressing the world on the current pandemic led me to think the same thoughts. Then I […]
Grace
There is an analogy between plant growth with sunlight and spiritual growth with grace, in that sunlight provides the power to photosynthesize and grace provides the power […]
Grinders
I love grinders. I am not talking about sandwiches (sorry my Boston and Philly friends), nor the kitchen gadget for processing coffee or herbs into smaller pieces […]
Come Together
Today, many of us find ourselves afraid and lost. We are in some ways, like the disciples in a boat that were caught off guard by an […]
Spirituality of Coping
“Let’s play well the hand we have been dealt” has become my rallying cry these days. This is my mindset to the ever-evolving situation that exists today. […]
Be a Light
I have previously posted about how everyone can be a leader. In the area of the civil rights movement, I have used the example that Martin Luther […]
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
“Don’t worry, be happy” by Bobby McFerrin is the only a cappella song (without instruments) to reach #1 in the US. It was Song of The Year […]
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