by Ali Kennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Fuel for Coaching, Fuel for Maturing Faith
As the pastor stood up to begin his Sunday sermon, my eyes glazed over and I suddenly started thinking about what I was going to eat for lunch (tuna or chicken salad?). Then I went through my “to-do” list for the week ahead. And then my phone, though it was on silent...
by Ali Kennedy | Nov 16, 2021 | Fuel for Coaching, Fuel for Grief, Fuel for Maturing Faith
I sat next to my friend, who was grieving the recent loss of her mother. I yearned to produce some magic words that would make her pain go away. But since I have been through a similar experience myself, all I could do was put my arm around her and weep quietly...
by Ali Kennedy | Jun 28, 2021 | Fuel for Coaching, Fuel for Maturing Faith
I used to be a track runner. The 400 was my favorite race, but there was one part I feared the most: the start. It required getting into perfect position with the blocks set just right. And then the guy standing on the podium would announce through the giant megaphone...
by Ali Kennedy | Jun 28, 2011 | Fuel for Career/Calling, Fuel for Coaching
I Just returned from a festive weekend at Princeton for what is called “reunions” weekend. Alumni from all different graduation years come back for a festive and nostalgic celebration in remembrance of their youthful days at Old Nassau. Decked out in orange and black,...