by Main | Jun 26, 2012 | 2012, Learning from Nature, One Family Under God
Creation and humanity is God’s grand masterpiece. Every moment will be filled with awe if everyone sees the world and humanity from this perspective. A canvas filled with the same color, the same shape, and the same texture makes a pretty bland picture. But what if...
by Main | Jun 24, 2012 | 2012
Ownership can’t be forced. You have to decide to take ownership. The same is true with animals. Horses never learn if you force them against their will. You have to create experiential learning opportunities where they can own the lesson. For example, you...
by Main | Jun 22, 2012 | 2012, Learning from Nature
What is the difference between fishing, and camping and hiking? When you camp and hike you participate in creation, but don’t take ownership of it. Owners are responsible and accountable for their actions. Participants come to an event and leave when it’s...
by Main | Jun 20, 2012 | 2012, Local Conferences, Youth Leadership
17-year-old Brittany Trilford from New Zealand addressed world leaders at Rio+20. “In this moment, I am all children, your children, the world’s three billion children. Think of me for these short minutes as half the world. I stand here with fire in my heart. I’m...
by Main | Jun 17, 2012 | 2012, Extended Family Model
I come from a very big family. My brothers and sisters and I are all very different. Sometimes we joke, “Did we all come from the same parents?” Now I am a father. When I look at my children I think, “My goodness, all of them are so different.”...
by Main | Jun 16, 2012 | 2012, Extended Family Model
The substantial increase in single mother households, may indicate that society does not emphasize the role of fathers enough. I would like to recognize the essential role that responsible fatherhood plays in building strong, healthy families. Traditional values of...