One of the joys of teaching is that I get to be surrounded by so many talented students, I appreciate them contributing this week to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. https://youtu.be/Qg6UNjBbkM4
Author: scotloyd
Scot Loyd is a follower of Jesus Christ, activist and a liberal arts educator. In all these roles, he is continually pressured by social expectations of what he should be. Through his writing, speaking, and activism he hopes to demonstrate that the solution to the problems of both religion and politics lie in being inclusive to diversity, rather than trying to wall others in to our own expectations. Scot also seeks to challenge others to think clearly and critically about what they believe and why they behave in accordance with or in contradiction of those beliefs.
Scot has coached champion collegiate debate teams and individuals, and has been featured as a keynote speaker to various National and International audiences. Scot has earned two Masters degrees, in Communication Studies and The Philosophy of Heritage Studies, at Arkansas State University, where he is also a PhD candidate in Heritage Studies. He is currently serving as a debate coach and Communications professor at a Private University in the Midwest, United States.
Robert Bringhurst and ‘The Tree of Meaning’
I keep a book on my desk that I pick up periodically. In its pages I find encouragement, information, and often just wonder at the depth of knowledge that is to be found in nature and in the world. The book is The Tree of Meaning: Language, mind and ecology by Robert Bringhurst. The work … Continue reading Robert Bringhurst and ‘The Tree of Meaning’
On practicing healthy spirituality… Ten practical ways to cultivate your spiritual life.
I am a Christian, but as I continue on my faith journey I'm learning to appreciate other expressions of spirituality and disciplines of the mind, body, and soul. Spirituality is an essential aspect of human life that helps us connect with something greater than ourselves, find meaning and purpose, and navigate through the challenges of … Continue reading On practicing healthy spirituality… Ten practical ways to cultivate your spiritual life.
Mighty Morphing Message! A review of ‘The Grace Morph’ by Tim Estes.
I’m a little over halfway through my copy of Pastor Tim Estes’s inaugural book The Grace Morph, and I find every page compellingly helpful and easy to read. Although some readers may cringe at the overabundance of exclamation points, I believe this speaks to the passion with which Tim writes about a subject he is … Continue reading Mighty Morphing Message! A review of ‘The Grace Morph’ by Tim Estes.
With Fire and Ferocity (The Dream Personified)
Clothed with fire and ferocityHidden but to a fewI was there to seeA lone Black man stand and speak of me An unpaid debtAn uncashed checkUnrequited faithAnd unrelenting death YetHe spoke of me To those that looked like himAs this nation continued to sinAnd still to this dayin systemic and institutional waysbetrayed I remain But on … Continue reading With Fire and Ferocity (The Dream Personified)
How good do I have to be to get into Heaven?
The Holidays in my family often offer opportunities for conversations about topics other families probably are wise to avoid. It has been a year since our dad passed away, and now me and my siblings are all adults, with me (the youngest) turning 52 this year. My two older brothers, my sister, and my nieces … Continue reading How good do I have to be to get into Heaven?
Ten reasons why living in shame will derail your life.
I grew up in the American South, which has a culture that is based in honor and shame. This simply means that the culture is informed by the judgments of the family, the church, and other institutions that provide guidance for individual behavior. In many ways this can prove harmful to individuals who are outliers … Continue reading Ten reasons why living in shame will derail your life.
Effective communication in virtual environments.
With the arrival of the Pandemic in 2020, communication settings were forever changed. Most of communication moved online and into virtual environments, forcing communicators to confront the challenges of an environment mediated by technology. This got me to thinking about what communication skills are important in a virtual environment, because even as the Pandemic eases, … Continue reading Effective communication in virtual environments.
2023. Ready or not here we go!
As we welcome in the new year, it's a time for reflection and looking ahead to the future. It's a time to set goals and make resolutions, to think about the changes we want to make in our lives. And as we embrace new opportunities that come our way, here are ten rules to keep … Continue reading 2023. Ready or not here we go!
For Talmadge…
Gentleness is listed among the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians chapter nine, where the Apostle Paul contrast these growing fruits with the cultivated works of the flesh. Over the years, I’ve continued to contemplate the Apostle’s inspiration in differentiating between works and growth, those characteristics produced in us by willful intention and the other … Continue reading For Talmadge…
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