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Higher ed leader writing weekly reflections on faith, leadership, and belonging. Rooted in intercultural competence and formation, this space explores how people and institutions become places where all can truly belong.
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Your Pain Matters (opens the original)
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David was chosen and anointed to lead the nation of Israel, but his path there wasn’t smooth. Long before taking the throne, he served faithfully in King Saul’s court. He served through playing music to soothe Saul’s mind, and fighting for the king bravely on the battlefield. Yet, instead of gratitude, Saul responded with deep jealousy and paranoia. Before long, the very king David had served turned against him, forcing David into years of hiding in dark caves and living as an exile.<a class="im
Why Is Saying 'I Was Wrong' So Hard? (opens the original)
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Boundless Heart, Bounded Trust (opens the original)
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Hi , Have you ever set a boundary with someone you care about? Maybe it was telling a family member they can’t drop by unannounced. Maybe it was letting a friend know you can’t be their emotional support right now. Maybe it was stepping back from someone in your church community who needed more than you could give. If so, then you probably know the guilty feeling. It’s the feeling that you are being unkind, unwelcoming, maybe even “un-Christian”. Real love does not say no. Real love does not cre
Forgiveness When You Don't Feel Like Forgiving (opens the original)
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A Summer of Relearning (opens the original)
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