By Frank J Casella, CMCS Co-founder and Executive Director.

A majestic tree stands proudly in the foreground, its shadow stretching across a vibrant playground where children are lost in joyful play. The serene atmosphere evokes a sense of evening tranquility, bathed in the warm, soft light and a touch of the golden hour sunset.  I've titled this 'Sunset - No Filer' because preserving the natural light of the setting sun and the carefree energy of the children would be lost with post-processing. This image reminds us that there's often beauty in embracing our authentic selves, rather than relying on filters to create a perfect image.  Photo: Sunset - No Filter - Copyright 2012 Frank J Casella - frankjcasella.pixels.com

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Every time I attend a funeral, I reflect on the individual's life and the lasting impression they made on the world. I ponder whether their life had a profound effect on those around them.

As a creation of God, each person has been endowed with a unique ability to share their love, mercy, compassion, and goodness with the world in their own distinct way.

We all possess special gifts and talents that set us apart from others. The reason we are living in this era, rather than a century ago or a thousand years ago, is to make a specific impact on the world.

You were created for this moment in time, and your life has the power to reveal a unique aspect of God's character that the world needs to see.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize how our lives can be affected by unexpected events. It's a reminder that each of us will likely have been touched by the virus, either personally or through someone we know. This is similar to the impact of cancer on individuals and families.

The digital age has significantly changed the way we leave our mark on the world. Even after we're gone, our online presence can continue to inspire and influence others. For example, many of my colleague artists who have passed away still have their profiles and artwork available online, often managed by their loved ones. 

Similarly, our social media profiles, emails, and other digital activities will outlive us - intentional or not. This realization should motivate us to be mindful of our online legacy and ensure that our digital footprint is a positive reflection of our values and character.

As I reflect on my own life and online presence, I'm reminded to be intentional about the decisions I make and to leave a lasting legacy for my loved ones. I encourage you to consider how you can make a meaningful impact on the world and to address any unfinished business in your life.

Proverbs 27:23-24 reminds us that good stewardship is essential. It’s a call to care for what God has entrusted to us, whether that’s a career, relationships, or resources. “Know well the condition of your flock,” it says—a metaphor urging us to actively engage with our responsibilities and invest in them wisely. By caring for our “flock,” we’re taking part in something that has lasting value,…

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Fruitfulness - when people taste your life

“Fruit means that when people taste your life, you taste like Jesus.  If you are fully grafted into Jesus, the vine, then He says your life should produce tangible results that make people say, ‘Now that is Christlike.’ “- Banning Liebscher

“I am the vine, you are the branches.  If you remain in me, and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. . . .  You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit — fruit that will last.”- John 15:5,16 (NIV)

In Chapter 1 (“Why the Rooted Last”) of Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Develops You, Banning Liebscher notes the Christian’s desire for a life of lasting impact.  Yet, we not only want to see that power at work in our own lives.  We also want to see God’s power working through us to bring the life and hope of Jesus to a broken world.

Most noteworthy, Pastor Liebscher states, God instilled this desire for lasting impact.  It’s His idea, not ours.  However, Banning underscores, you are chosen and appointed by God to produce much fruit.  And a fruit that lasts (emphasis author’s).  Therefore, God creates no conservative plans yielding minimal results.  Rather, the author notes, God desires that you bear fruit far beyond what you possibly ask or think.  Banning adds:

“He’s not looking for a month, or a year, or a decade, of you growing more like Jesus and pursuing the things He calls you to do.  He’s looking for a lifetime impact, a generational impact, and an eternal impact.  Abundant, enduring fruitfulness is the mandate on your life. . . .  But abundant, enduring fruitfulness will only happen, Jesus says, if you ‘remain in’ him.”

Today’s question: When people taste your life, do they taste Jesus?  Please share.

Image: Frank Lloyd Wright in front of Taliesin, source: flwright.org

Frank Lloyd Wright died just two months shy of his ninety-second birthday on April 9, 1959.  His career spanned over seven decades and saw multiple rises and falls both in his career and personal life.  With 532 works produced in that time it is safe to say without a doubt that Frank Lloyd Wright was an instrumental part of developing American architecture in the twentieth Century.  Many of his best pieces of work are national historic landmarks like Falling Water or Taliesin. His Prairie houses set the style for suburban standards in the coming of the twentieth century, some of which are still occupied by families today.  The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation continues to preserve his work and educate future architects on FLW’s vision and inspiration. He is one of the American Institute of Architects’ “greatest American architect of all time.”27  While the list provided for review here is not even close to being completed, it is with great hope they have shown what Wright’s vision and passion was about- connecting humanity to nature through their environment and their living space. The foundation cites FLW’s quote: “As for the future—“Wright prophesied, “the work shall grow more truly simple; more expressive with fewer lines, fewer forms; more articulate with less labor; more plastic; more fluent, although more coherent; more organic.”28 Architecture is forever changing, just like the society that lives within it.  Wright’s passion for using new techniques for his buildings and influence from nature is a passion that is surely missed from today’s lineup.  The relationship between nature and man was something that FLW worked so hard to show the world through his work.  Wright lived his life to the fullest regardless of this change; he just kept working.  As one of his draftsmen once said, Frank Lloyd Wright was “200% alive.”29

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