#6 – VIRTUE

Here’s the thing about virtue – it’s messy. It doesn’t matter how long I take trying to figure out what it actually means, because I will never come to a definition that everyone can agree on. What I consider virtuous might make you roll your eyes, and vice versa. That’s the tricky part about trying […]

#5 – JUSTICE

When considering the character trait of justice, I do not believe the trait can be properly explored without also incorporating mercy. While it may be true that some people would argue that mercy is actually the opposite of justice, I find it hard to exist as a society of values without trying to reconcile the relationship between the […]

#4 – DILIGENCE

Diligence is the earnest, conscientious application of our energy to accomplish what we have undertaken. When we are diligent, we pay careful attention to detail and are dedicated to achieving quality results. Diligence means that we are continually working toward our goals and making use of what resources and opportunities are available. We are vigilant […]

#3 – KINDNESS

The third character challenge is the trait of KINDNESS which requires us to gather all appropriate information, listen with empathy, think rationally, express thoughts clearly, and act with understanding. Merely holding a sign that says “Be Kind” or retweeting a video with #BeKind falls short of the necessary action that kindness requires. We know we […]

#2 – HONESTY

The second character challenge is the trait of HONESTY. Honesty requires us to communicate with clarity and precision in order to represent the truth at all times. Even though the truth may be difficult, we are challenged to do the right thing regardless of circumstance. We all possess a basic understanding of what the truth […]

#1 – STEWARDSHIP

The first character challenge is to be a good STEWARD. At its most basic definition, being a good steward means faithfully developing and using your gifts, talents and resources within the amount of time on this planet you have been given. You do this by applying past knowledge to new situations, managing your impulsivity, and […]

Coronapocalypse Part VII

When last we left off, we had just come off of the Easter weekend with a renewed sense of hope. Unfortunately, the weeks since then have been relatively unremarkable outside of the viral curve still not flattening. Most everyone has settled into a familiar routine of staying at home, engaging in multiple Zoom meetings and […]

Caronapocalypse – Part VI

This week began with the closing of one of my favorite roads I drive on when I need to clear my head but it ended with an Easter message of hope. I also fell a tree, so I at least picked up that skill this week. Day 24 – Monday, April 6th The Dam Road […]

Coronapocalypse – Part V

We have moved into April with no real plan on when the social distancing and stay-at-home orders with be lifted. It is apparent that it will be in place for all of April but every day there is talk that it may be the middle of May, June or even July… 😦 Day 17 – […]

Coronapocalypse – Part IV

During the last update, Lawrence along with Douglas County had issued a stay-at-home order but by the end of this week, the governor will have issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state of Kansas. In previous posts I have referred to these days as the New Normal, but it wasn’t until this week when […]