Relationships

My New Favorite Word: Meta-Cognitive

July 6, 2011

I came across the word “meta-cognitive” in my reading of Jeannine Brown’s book Scripture as Communication. Here’s how she used it in context, Poetry is meta-cognitive; it does more, not less, than communicate on a cognitive level. (Kindle version, Loc 1578-79) Meta-cognitive is what my wife wants me to be when we’re having conflict. Meta-cognitive [...]

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MISdirect Communication

August 17, 2010

You all know DIRECT Communication when you experience it.You’re aware INDIRECT Communication exists, whether you were trained to be aware of it or not.I’m adding MISDIRECT Communication to the lexicon.Direct communication is pretty clear though it can be abrasive or even offensive. Indirect communication is only clear to those playing by the same rule book, [...]

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Siblings: Beyond Birth Order

July 17, 2010

I have two siblings – two sisters. They are both younger. One of the thoughts I’ve had from time to time over the course of various family dynamics over time has been – “Why does it matter so much what I think?” Whether 5 years ago or 15, my sisters have always been quite capable [...]

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Spine and Depth

March 1, 2010

“When the spine of identity is well-established, it is possible to risk relating in depth to those who are different from the self.” – James W. Fowler, Weaving the New Creation: Stages of Faith and the Public Church (San Francisco: Harper, 1991), 156; referenced in What Color is Your God? by James & Lillian Breckinridge [...]

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Rethinking Emotional Constipation

January 26, 2008

I was recently introduced to this phrase (emotional constipation) through the new tv show entitled, “Chuck.” While I’ve found “Chuck” quite entertaining (how could I not? It’s a show based on the Geek Squad at Best Buy!) , this phrase actually connects to a couple of the sessions at the Rethink Conference – particularly by [...]

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Leadership&Listening

July 15, 2007

Another of our guest speakers earlier in the week was Dr. Tim Muehlhoff who happens to be a professor at Biola University. He has a long-standing relationship with Campus Crusade and I believe he was on staff for awhile. He has spoken at our region’s Christmas Conference before as well. He spoke on the issue [...]

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