Perhaps we are not well acquainted. If that is the case, let me offer an attempt to prepare you before you continue reading—I’m not afraid to ask hard questions—whether those questions are for myself, for others, for leaders, or for God. There might be a slight hesitation if I fear I should already possess the …
Author: Julie Powell, Ed.D.
With over 30 years in higher education, I have a passion for seeing people, not only succeed at life, but to flourish in their God-given space personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Sweet Spot
The new tennis rackets are lighter, stronger, and have a bigger Sweet Spot. The pitcher grooved a fastball right into the Sweet Spot of the DH, resulting in a massive grand slam! In the sports world it is not uncommon to hear an athlete or coach speak of this magical space that allows an athlete …
Where’s Wherever?
Over the past several months, my prayer/mantra has come from the lyrics of a hymn we sang often in church as a child, Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go. And it’s a sincere desire coming from the depths of my heart; however, I admit to extending the line a bit with “Wherever He Leads…but Where’s Wherever? …
It’s Just Biscuits
It’s Just Biscuits…Is that not a catchier title than “Fear Not”? After listening to Eric Gilbert’s message more than three times in the last month, that’s the lesson that resonated with me. If ever presented the chance, I might just offer my unsolicited opinion; however, it’s mentioned in this post because rather than the theme …
Understanding Helps
“Even when there is nothing anyone can do, Understanding Helps.” Perhaps referencing a quote from a fiction book where the plot description is: “An FBI hostage negotiator confronts a commercial pilot who has hijacked his own plane in this spellbinding thriller…” is not a proper place to hear the Quiet Whispers of God; however, as …
Devaluing the Past
For the 10 years I was blessed to be a Creative Memories Consultant, one of the worthwhile benefits of this endeavor was to hear people’s stories. It is inevitable that sifting through photographs for placement on a scrapbook page, I would be regaled with the narrative behind the photo, or the person, or the experience. …
Siri in the Sky
Santa Claus relationship, vending-machine view, tech-support request—these are three of the latest descriptors I find personally challenging when asked to consider how I approach the spiritual discipline of prayer. This thought-provoking encounter is not dissimilar to the experience with reading Scripture that I share in the post entitled Stay or Go after reading Jen Wilkin’s …
I Noah Guy
“Need an ark? I Noah Guy.” I smile every time…not exactly sure what that communicates about me, but I love a quality creative pun, and even perhaps cheesy ones that make me groan aloud. Two of the best avenues to be punny is in naming a business or a color—nail polish, wall paint, or crayons—doesn’t …
Buried Pipes
Perhaps today’s concern arises out of the fact that as days go by, I am finding myself more and more often as one of the older people in the room. Yes, I am fully aware that I am not in my twenties anymore but spending the majority of the day immersed with Emerging Generations, there …
Wrestling Coach
Academic people intimidate me. Yes, I comprehend the irony of that statement but it’s also accurate. To prove this statement even further, I will confess a true event: I once returned the book provided for a faculty dialogue group because I didn’t understand it! Fortunately, this has only happened once and the opportunity to converse …
Flourishing @ Life 