Throughout this past fall and up to now, I’ve been hearing and engaging in conversations about the importance and power of stories and storytelling. It’s not that this is new to me as I’ve been part of confirmation classes and retreats using the hero’s story as a launching point, had conversations on the hazards of... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Things That Matter Part 3: Truth
We tend to think of truth in absolutes, in something being true or not true. Sometimes it doesn’t work that easily. There are different kinds of truth that we live with. Merriam-Webster says truth is the body of real things, events, and facts; the state of being the case. The entry also includes the body... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Things That Matter Part 2: Integrity
What does that mean. We seem to be able to recognize it when we see it, but definitions sometimes seem muddy. Dictionary.com defines integrity as “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” When we say someone has integrity it’s usually because we can attest to their having character traits that we... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Things That Matter – Part 1: Character
The past few weeks have provided much to ponder and reflect on. As I have tried to sort through where we’ve been, what has happened, and where we might be heading, I am taking a different approach to just writing a blog piece, and doing a series, a 4-part series. There will be overlap, but... Continue Reading →