Since we’ve been conversing about conversations in previous posts, I could not omit relevant information from Todd Henry as he writes in Die Empty, which I read in 2017, and continue to return to again and again for the wisdom it provides when considering the qualities of a flourishing life. One of my hopes in …
Category: Leadership and Culture
Asphalt of Habits
When was the last time you were intently aware of the asphalt that lined the streets of your town? As many luxuries in Western culture are easily taken for granted, I would opine that asphalt might possibly be at the top of this invisible list. Driving through our regular routine, we notice many things through …
Relational Equity and Humility
Connecting with the previous post outlining the characteristics of déjà vu people, I will add Henry Cloud’s principle number eight, which is to Be Humble. If someone demonstrates a flourishing life including personal and professional success, they are likely embodying a spirit of humility. Cloud encourages us to consider how humility contributes to success in …
Adding Value to Others
by Lyndsay Dawkins, Marketing & Events Coordinator, RIFA of Jackson Let’s evaluate your relationships. Think about your relationships with your family. Think about your relationships with your close friends. Think about your relationships within the professional or school setting. What is your conclusion? When I think about my relationships, I take them for granted so …
Flourishing in the Mundane and the Monotonous
This past week an amazing opportunity was available to participate in the 2nd Global Congress on Sport and Christianity at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As God painted the campus with beautiful burgundy, gold, and tangerine leaves, I absorbed teachings from scholars, coaches, athletes, ministers, and administrators who view sport as not only a …
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