Note: You might also enjoy these other posts: 10 Life Lessons on my 40th Birthday 4 Life Lessons on my 42nd Birthday Today I turn 45 years old. It’s hard to believe. I remember being a kid in the 1980’s and thinking, “I’ll be 26 years old in the year 2000!” I surpassed that long […]
For many years, “education” meant sitting at a desk in a classroom, listening to a teacher give a lecture. Today that is no longer the case. The world of education, especially for adults, is changing at a rapid pace. I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with a great educator who helps us think about […]
This month, April 2017, marks the end of my thirteenth year as a Professor at St. Louis Christian College in Florissant, Missouri. Over these years, I’ve taught hundreds of students and have spent countless hours teaching and advising them. When I started teaching, I thought I had all the answers. I had two Master’s degrees […]
Creativity is a vital element of success today. Without creative thinking, we have no hope of growing as individuals or leading our organizations and businesses to greater success. Creativity isn’t just about painting, music, dance, or other forms of art. Creativity is about being a person who is growing and learning in order to lead […]
Today is July 26, 2016—my 42nd birthday. As a kid, I would sometimes think with a sense of wonder, “When the year 2000 comes, I’ll be 26 … I can’t imagine being that old!” Today I’m many years past 26. Each year on my birthday I stop and take stock of what I’ve learned over […]
This is a guest post by Jennifer Hawks, who is a wife and full-time working mom from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a 2012 graduate from St. Louis Christian College and enjoys writing as she journeys through life. You can connect with her via email, her blog, and Facebook. Let’s be honest. Blogging is something […]
As we head into 2015, it’s vital to look back at the past year and see where you’ve been. In this post I want to share some reflections on my life in 2014 in hopes that it will challenge you think about yours. 2014 was a good year for me. In fact, in some respects […]
The sanctuary was dark except for the light streaming in from the hallway. I made my way to the front right pew and sat down, bewildered. I was in my mid-20’s and we had just finished a rehearsal for the Easter musical at the church where I was the worship leader. The rehearsal had not […]
What does it means to be successful? That’s a question addressed by countless books, conference, courses, and blogs. Despite all the resources and expert’s advice on success, you ultimately have to decide for yourself what it means to be successful. Success is first and foremost an inside job (but it doesn’t stay there). In this post […]
