Thank you, Bob Goff, for freeing us introverted, solitude-seeking, task-oriented, phone-on-silent members of society to not be as available to others as you are; And Yet, you do not let us off the hook for being held accountable to remember the Power of Presence to those Image Bearers who are right in front of us. …
Category: Flourishing
Pivot
Pivot…what comes to mind when you see this word? Perhaps it’s the scene from the 1990s sitcom Friends when Ross Geller, along with Rachel and Chandler, attempt to move a new couch up the staircase to Ross’ apartment. After finding themselves in an awkward position on the stairs, Ross begins yelling, “Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!” much …
God Winks
Did you know that God Winks? He really does, I promise! He may not wink at you in the exact same manner that He winks at me, but God Winks. It happened recently at an athletic meeting when Dr. Dub shared that one of the four themes of the university strategic plan uses the word …
Winterize Me
Winterize…what an interesting term and one that may be unknown to you (kind of like Forest Bathing or protinus—I’ll explain that one at later time!); especially if you live in a location without freezing temperatures. However, if you invest even a trivial amount of time sitting around a dining table or a campfire with Campers …
Take Out the Trash
How often are you required to Take Out the Trash in your household? Living in a household of one, I’ve often wondered if it is truly necessary for our city to run pick up twice in one week, especially with these new giant green cans large enough to hide a body! However, upon spending a …
Watch Me!
Spend a few minutes soaking up the sun beside a pool of children and I guarantee you will hear frequently the phrase Watch Me! I’m sure there is an existing study that can precisely predict how many times it will be said during a swimming adventure; but my guesstimate is that it is a fairly …
Return Policy
What’s the Return Policy? Believe me, with today’s access to purchasing online, I’m scrolling down to the bottom of the page and locating the fine print that explains what happens if I am unsatisfied with my purchase. Because without having the ability to try on those cloudswift running shoes to see if they are true …
37 Words
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” On today’s 50th anniversary, June 23, of Public Law 92-318, more commonly known as Title IX, I reflect …
Surrender the Hair
“Surrender the Hair”—not a phrase I was anticipating coming across as I read Rachel Dawson’s recounting of a Nicaragua trip in her book entitled These Twelve Stones; however, this is the exact wording she chooses in an effort to express a memorable moment which occurred during a high school mission trip. The team of young …
Never-Failing Friend
Who wouldn’t fancy listing one of their life goals to be a Never-Failing Friend? Seriously, do you know anyone who desires that any Relational Equity they cultivate to be marred by failure? But guess what? All of us, including me, will fall short if the bar we set is to be a Never-Failing Friend, because …
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