When the Associated Press calls, it gives you pause. It’s not just about answering questions—it’s about reflecting on the journey. My conversation with David Cary was honest and thoughtful, touching on the evolving landscape of Scouting America. Yes, there have been challenges. Yes, there have been changes. Some were long overdue; others simply mirrored theContinue reading “Faith and Fellowship: The True Spirit of Scouting”
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Be A Friend
Ecclesiastes chapter 4 has a lot to say about the harshness of life and the advantages of friendship. “When I next observed all the oppressions that take place under the sun, I saw the tears of the oppressed—and they have no one to comfort them. Their oppressors wield power—but they have no one to comfortContinue reading “Be A Friend”
Can we move forward?
What is holding you back? As an open-ended question, it might seem significant. There are a lot of reasons for not moving forward. “I just got stuck.” “The light is still red.” “I stayed still long enough; my muscles just don’t work the same.” “It is easier to not move.” The Mayo Clinic shared thatContinue reading “Can we move forward?”
Relationship
The easy path is the law, the Book of Discipline, or titles. It is standing behind documents or words on a page. It takes courage to own that it is hard to be in relationship. Think about it for just a minute. What was the name of the church Jesus Christ pastored? What agreements, education,Continue reading “Relationship”
A Note From the Professionals
If “exemplifying a commitment to abuse prevention… begins with leadership and permeates every layer of the organization’s interactions with consumers,” we need to ask those in leadership, “Where do we stand? Do we stand? How can we not stand?” Become a leader. Let your commitment permeate every interaction and daily life. It will be wellContinue reading “A Note From the Professionals”
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