We All Need The Wonder-Counselor

We All Need The Wonder-Counselor

The holidays aren’t always filled with “all is calm, all is bright.” Sometimes they are anything but silent and peaceful—they are often chaotic and dark. Though a change in schedule and scenery with that trip through the woods to grandma’s house can bring welcome...
Meditation and Success

Meditation and Success

The practice of meditation is having a moment right now in our society. Though formal religious affiliation is on the decline, broader spirituality is on the rise. And this is coming from a variety of sources such as Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient monastic...
God’s Economy

God’s Economy

In the State of the Union address on January 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty as part of his Great Society vision. In short, his plan was to increase the federal government’s involvement in domestic poverty reduction through a series of...
The Dangers of Desire

The Dangers of Desire

Sixteenth-century reformer John Calvin wrote, “Man’s nature, so to speak, is a perpetual factory of idols”. There is an attraction in every culture and society to look to other gods or sources for guidance and provision. This might look like using tarot cards to...
Delegate or Die

Delegate or Die

Part of cultivating wisdom as a leader is knowing when and how to delegate your responsibilities. Maybe you’ve tried to delegate before, but that person ended up not being “able” or “trustworthy,” and so you’ve just decided to go it alone. Maybe you struggle with fear...