Biblical Lessons in Project Planning from Nehemiah

Long ago, before the Project Management Institute developed the PMBOK and the PMP certification, project management was debuting as a career in the Old Testament.

Biblical Lessons in Strategic Planning from Joseph’s Life

We all know about poor little Joseph. His story takes 14 chapters in Genesis from 37 through 50, a whopping 28% of the entire book. He was his father’s favorite, his mother died in childbirth with his baby brother Benjamin, his…

Biblical Lessons for Community Organizers

Way back when Obama was nominated without much political experience, I remember people were unhappy with many things. One of them was his community organizer position.

The Gift of Triumph

I’ve often written about how much my life has changed for the better since my husband and I have been together. It’s not only the spiritual leadership he provides; it’s also the thoughtful little gifts he gets for me.

Biblical Lessons for Academics from Daniel

I believe firmly that we need more conservative evangelicals and charismatics in all walks of life, including academia. However, I don’t often speak of it.

Dear Will…

Author’s Note: As usual, I’m changing names to protect innocent and guilty alike. I’ve renamed the man who was a very good friend to me after the son of a professional I greatly respect. This thank you is nearly 25 years overdue. And his eyes were electric blue… Republished and revised with my permission…

Facebook and LinkedIn… for Dummies Who Aren’t

I love people (I know there are days I claim otherwise on FaceBook). There are people I remember from years and years ago. I would love to reconnect with them, if they’re willing.

Writer’s Worries and Woes

I was so thrilled to be invited by a cousin to move my blog to Medium. I felt it truly was a recognition of the uniqueness of the way I see the world.

Now, I have writer’s block. By the time this piece publishes, I will have dug up a month’s worth of older…

What if? Eunuchs with kids…

You ever read a Bible story, and find yourself asking tons of questions? Mine focus on the why’s and the how’s —

• Why did Jesus turn water to wine if alcoholism would run rampant 2000 years later?
• Did Onan die of masturbation and…

Life Lessons from Forklift Operation

Recently, I was given an opportunity most people like me wouldn’t want. But I savored it. Through a volunteer organization, I got to learn to operate a forklift. I still have many practice sessions to go, but even as I was wheeling and lifting and grooving, I saw…