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Make a Difference

September 21, 2020August 29, 2023 MarkLeave a comment

These are notes I made for myself when I was considering a career change many years ago. Last week several friends indicated an interest my notes so I am sharing them here. At some point I would like to flesh this list out with more … “Make a Difference”

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Posted Under: do good, personal

The Evolution of Cooperation

November 07, 2019August 29, 2023 Mark1 Comment

Last night I had a spirited discussion with some friends about US politics. One of our friends was expressing a concern that historically the US has been too “nice”, hopeful, helpful. We have created a culture people want to enjoy, but now we will be … “The Evolution of Cooperation”

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Posted Under: do good, relationships, workTags: systems

Christian’s Second Most Important Book

August 28, 2016August 29, 2023 MarkLeave a comment

The dominate culture in the US prizes freedom and choice above all else which has led us to have one of the most individual oriented cultures. Garret Kell’s article entitled The Second-Most Important Book for Every Christian is a great antidote to the individual focus we are … “Christian’s Second Most Important Book”

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Posted Under: do good, relationshipsTags: christian

Hospitality Delivered: Hints When Providing Meals

February 27, 2014August 29, 2023 MarkLeave a comment

I have written early a bit about the important Christian practice of offering hospitality. Often this hospitality is in the form of opening our homes to others. We we can also extend hospitality beyond our homes by providing meals to others. In the last 30 … “Hospitality Delivered: Hints When Providing Meals”

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Compassion without Control

December 08, 2012August 29, 2023 MarkLeave a comment

A week ago, a photograph went viral which showed a nypd officer’s act of kindness.  Like many people I was touched by the officer’s act, as well as the response of many people to the picture that had been taken.  Since the picture was taken a … “Compassion without Control”

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Hospitality

December 31, 2011August 29, 2023 MarkLeave a comment

A month or so ago, I learned that there were several homeless people who attend my church, PBC.  I was bowled over by this.  Not that people are homeless.  I know this is a reality.  What surprised me was that we had people who were … “Hospitality”

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Improve the human condition? Start with the mind and spirit

November 17, 2005August 29, 2023 MarkLeave a comment

Today I read a blog posting of my friend Ed on Positive Psychology and Authentic Happiness. His posting got me thinking. In the last few years it seems like a lot of clueful folks have concluded that the best way to improve human-kind’s lot is … “Improve the human condition? Start with the mind and spirit”

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Business is the Way to Address Poverty

November 01, 2005September 10, 2023 MarkLeave a comment

Many people are aware of the excellent work done by the Grameen bank. They have pioneered micro loans as a way to fuel economic development. A new twist to this is http://kiva.org which is attempting to link donors to the people who are taking the … “Business is the Way to Address Poverty”

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