The Peace that Surpasses all Misunderstanding
Science has confirmed what scripture points to – there is a peace that surpasses all understanding. This peace, researchers have found, emanates from deep within the human heart. It is both measurable and reproducible.
The Genius of Slow Change
When it came to planting trees, we had several things going for us: vision, alignment and even people willing to execute the vision. But there was also an unnamed saboteur in our midst: lack of planning. We sabotaged the vision by failing to think through what should happen next. Like watering and follow up care. Even more so, we sabotaged the vision by failing to engage people who would have noticed the lack of a plan.
Clear Skies, Clear Minds
If you’ve spent much time in the Rockies, you know that this time of year is truly the golden hour. Long, hot days followed by warm, starry nights. The rich, yet fleeting summers in Wyoming are wonderfully delicious, but woefully ephemeral. With so much to do and so little time, the summer months usually fly by before I even realize they’re fading.
The Indispensable Power of Emotional Intelligence
In today’s world, it has become too easy to be so one-sided that anyone who disagrees with you must be wrong. It seems as if every issue is black and white. But there’s an indispensable power in emotional intelligence, and it can allow you to build deeper relationships and become a better leader.
Keeping Safe Places Safe: The Church and Gun Policies
Keeping safe places safe is of growing concern as the number of mass shootings continues to rise. I believe the church has a role to play in creating effective gun policies.
Disarming the Culture of Hate and Violence
Many factors contribute to gun violence including the deflection of personal responsibility, untreated mental health issues, lax gun policies, and easy access to firearms. Add to it one more critical factor that requires disarming: the culture of hate and violence.