In the midst of life’s challenges in a rapidly changing world, many are grappling with how to find discernment and cultivate resilience.  Our pair of readings will engage us with the challenges of discernment and finding resilience in the life of Beethoven and Florence Nightingale during their young adulthood. … [Read more...]

Through the ages, the desire for personal change has taken many forms. The Greek academy (and later the university) knew this. They sprang up to transform young minds by increasing their critical thinking skills and by exposing students to rich ideas. Today, we have developed therapy and fitness programs to … [Read more...]

Character is misunderstood today. It's often confused with personality, image, or reputation. In reality, character is the inner form that makes anyone (or anything) what it is—whether a person, a wine, or a historical period. And in a world of self-actualization and personal branding, this makes a world of … [Read more...]

Why is telling and acting on the truth so difficult? Why is confronting the truth about racism at work, in our communities, or in churches so challenging? Join us as we explore the courage of Bartolomé de Las Casas in Reinhold Schneider's, Telling Truth to Kings. Schneider’s text illustrates four critical steps in … [Read more...]