For example, given the centrality of mean- ing and purpose in definitions of spiritual well-being, having opportunities to "reflect on one's life, on one's priorities and possibilities, on one's actions and one's goals" can be considered a deeply restorative experience (Kaplan, R. and ...
I’ve always been involved in church, from the day I was born. My family was pastors and missionaries and all that. The church was just a way of life for us. But it was too volatile for me to lose focus from the incredibly traumatic world I shared with my partner for even one sec...
The present moment is what it is. So we might as well say yes to it and then say thank you for the paradoxical blessing or curse of the present moment with gratitude in our hearts and heads. Easier said than done. But it is a skill we can develop and also makes for a nice positiv...
Completed questionnaires were received from 105 respondents by the cutoff date. This return rate of 21% limits the generalizability of the results. However, recognizing that the study population consists of students who are sufficiently motivated to fill out the questionnaire, the data allow comparisons...
This is important because the literature on teacher education and teacher renewal offers very few examples of teachers reflecting on the spiritual side of their decision to teach, on their way of teaching, and on their goals as teachers.doi:10.1080/13603120110101811...
Two items were asked for each of the four standard domains. Students responded to these questions with one of five response categories ranging from 1—“not at all important” to 5—“very important.” (N.B. response categories in Israel varied from the standard protocol, and varied from 1...
For charismatics it is not enough to know the stories and the truths of the Bible – they want to also live like the heroes of the faith, whom they see as biblical examples of what our relationship with God can be like. Meanwhile some Christians (especially cessationists) treat the Bible...
He said when you give employees a higher purpose to work for than merely getting the job done or getting their paycheck, it’s very helpful and motivating. But if you’re only giving this a purpose or mission to work for so that they’ll help you achieve your goals more than theirs, ...
C. The example you set can be a powerful teaching tool for others. D. Players 'parents and coaches set examples that kids tend to follow. E. We can be good sports by encouraging others but not laughing at them. F. Starting as a good sport earlier will help you be a good sport as...
C. The example you set can be a powerful teaching tool for others. D. Players 'parents and coaches set examples that kids tend to follow. E. We can be good sports by encouraging others but not laughing at them. F. Starting as a good sport earlier will help you be a good sport as...