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Bowling Together: The Subsidiarity of Healthcare

“Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.” – Albert Einstein The last five decades in America have experienced a decline in every objective measure of participation in community and civic life. In his book Bowling Alone, political scientist

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Burnt Bows and Torn Tapestries

“To change your fate, look inside and mend the bond torn by pride!” – Brave (Pixar 2012) A defiant daughter swipes at her mother with a sharp sword then uses it to slash her family’s cherished tapestry in two.  The

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The Phonics of Philanthropy

“To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting.” –  Edmund Burke Once upon a time a large boulder obstructed the middle of an ancient roadway. To get around it travelers were obliged to veer off to either side of

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The Stimulus of Spiritual Currency

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our attitude lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl While visiting his grandfather’s farm a young boy was

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Take It or Leave It?

“All I have are the choices that I make, and I choose her  .  .  .  come what may!” – David Norris (Matt Damon)  in the Adjustment Bureau (2011) After traveling 65-miles along an unpaved African trail, a missionary arrives

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Email Lessons From an Ancient Pastime

“Man is a Ball tossed into the Field of Existence, driven hither and thither by the Stick of Destiny, wielded by the hand of Providence.” Omar Khayyam (10th Century) The “Triple Crown” refers to three consecutive races for three-year-old racehorses.

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The Heroism of Sacrifice

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very un-dramatic. It is not the courage to surpass others at whatever cost, but the courage to serve others at whatever the cost.” Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) Holy Week commemorates the sacrificial passion of Jesus Christ.

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Going Green

The popular phrase “going green” should denote much more than the advancement of business goals while simultaneously paying close attention to environmental issues.  Long before it was used to denote climate and ecosystem sensitivity, “going green” referred to the Christian

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How to Face Criticism

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” (Proverbs 19:20)  You can’t please everyone. No matter how hard you might try, there will always be someone that will tell you how to properly raise

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Silence is Golden!

“Silence is the true friend that never betrays.” – Confucius Silence is golden. At least that’s what spiritual guides and famed movie critics tell us. The new black-and-white silent movie called The Artist triumphed at this year’s Oscars by winning the

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Testimonials

“Dr. Marangos has a rare combination of intelligence, great administrative skills. He has a great deal of experience addressing higher education challenges. Above all, Marangos is a leader. Any school would, indeed, be fortunate to hire this wise and talented individual to promote the advancement of that academic institution.” ~ Mike Emanuel, Senior Political Correspondent Fox News

“Frank’s passion is clear and his experience and wisdom brings unique qualifications that would be hard pressed to miss. Frank is a visionary leader at a time when visionary leaders are needed most.” ~ Stephen D. Minnis, President, Benedictine College

“Frank’s professional background speaks for itself. His skills are unmatched. He has successfully led entire teams of professionals, clergy, and volunteers through complex strategic and development planning efforts and then rallied them to make those plans and their associated fundraising and capital formation programs a reality. Frank’s leadership skills are not born of a false sense of authority, but rather knowledge, experience, and true charity for those he serves.” ~ Frank Ferguson, President, The Pelican Group

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