Category: Life Lessons – Experience
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God Still Speaks Into Chaos
Chaos is not just a scientific theory. It is something we all experience. I’ve lived through seasons when life seemed to fall apart. The death of my father when I was fourteen. The stillbirth of Amanda Joy. The divorce. Hurricane Katrina. Losing jobs. Starting over more than once. Every one of those moments felt like…
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Life is Sacred
The seven sacred teachings of Native Americans can teach us a great deal about the universe we live in. We live in a world that likes to classify, sort, and separate us. We have decided that some things are more valuable than others. We consider that some people deserve respect more than others. We have…
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Trees and Diversity
Growing up on a farm in rural Mississippi before houses were air-conditioned, the two huge oak trees in the front yard provided shade and cool breezes on hot and humid days. After a morning in the fields, we had lunch in the shade. In the evenings, we sat on the porch and listened to sounds…
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Chaos
Chaos theory, a scientific and mathematical theory, teaches that small changes in a complex system can lead to changes in the system. Greek mythology teaches that chaos, a gaping emptiness, existed before creation occurred. The Hebrew Bible describes the earth as being without form and void. The Earth was in darkness. God began to speak,…
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Radical Love
Dr. Patrick S Cheng, Professor at the Episcopal Divinity School, stated the following in his book Radical Love: 1. “Radical love, I contend, is a love so extreme that it dissolves our existing boundaries, whether they are boundaries that separate us from other people, that separate us from preconceived notions of sexuality and gender identity,…
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Spiritual Focus for 2025
by Roy Pearson The new year has dawned. New Year’s resolutions have been made. Will we keep them? I learned long ago that one must go deeper than a resolution to make a change. A resolution is more like a wish, a hope, or a desire. Real change comes when the change is tied to…
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Embracing Curiosity
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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The Changing Landscape of Learning
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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The Power of Community
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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Why Lifelong Learning Matters
The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
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