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The Sound of Silence, Part 1
The other day, I was in a medical office waiting room. On my left was a woman older than me with a cell phone featuring an old-fashioned ring (you know the one: DING-A-LING-A-LING-A-LING-A-LING…) Apparently, the woman has many more friends than I do, because her...
Faulty Preconceptions
We were asked an interesting question in one of my Seminary classes this week: “What biases or presuppositions do you bring into any encounter with others? How can we learn from others without interjecting our own interpretations into the process?” I readily admitted...
Godspeed, Trey Gowdy!
There are few politicians that I can say I truly respect. Perhaps Trey Gowdy is one of them because he doesn’t even consider himself a politician: the judicial system, he says “fits his heart better.” After nearly eight years serving as a representative for South...
89-Year-Old Man Tutors Math Students For Free
I recently had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mahendra Jain, an eighty-nine year old retired professor, who has chosen to spend his golden years tutoring students in math. Jain was born in a small Indian village, and immigrated to the United States after teaching for 17...
Welcome to Lessons from Living
Welcome to Lessons From Living! I am so excited you have joined us. I want to begin by letting you know the purpose behind this website, blog and podcast. I have become increasingly saddened by the way we talk to each other in this country, and the subject matter...
Lee Isaacs on Reframing Rejection and Defining Success in the Music Industry
Rejection is part of every creative journey, but how you respond to it can determine your future. In this second conversation with Nashville singer-songwriter Lee...
Joey Lankford: All In For God
Joey Lankford, of Cul2vate, a program dedicated to growing food and growing people, offers us a picture of what a life committed to God's vision looks like--are you hearing the call? And what are you willing to give up to follow God's heart for your life? ...
Young Man, Will Reynolds, Offers Kidney to Friend
Twenty-three year old Will Reynolds talks about his decision to be tested as a potential donor match in order to give friend, Ben Rankin, a kidney. We discuss the process, his family, and what motivated him to go forward. [libsyn_podcast id=6308326]
Selflessness in Today’s World
What does selflessness look like in today's world? We share a remarkable tale of heroism, and and ponder what motivates the selfless. How do you raise children who are selfless? Is there a connection between suffering and selflessness? [libsyn_podcast id=6308612]







