May 22, 2022-Acts 16:9-15 (Easter 6C)
There are moments in our lives when we are seeking direction. We pray and ask God to show the way. What we often mean is, “God, show me everything and the result, then I will decide.” Being a follower of…
leadership
September 19, 2021-James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a (Pentecost 17-Year B)
“What are the sources of the quarrels among you?” This is not only a question asked today. it was one asked by the writer of James at the opening of James chapter 4. The Christian community then, as it is…
Ethical Leadership
“Ethical leaders, therefore, are apostles of sensitiveness, transfigured and transforming actors who present themselves to the world as symbols and for instances of what is possible and hopeful.” – Walter Fluker, Ethical Leadership
July 11, 2021-2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 (Pentecost 7-Year B)
Most people know about the Ark of Covenant through popular movies like “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” This text from 2 Samuel 6 contains a rich story about the ark and how King David moved the ark into Jerusalem for…
July 4, 2021-2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 (Pentecost 6-Year B)
How does your story define your own life, values, or leadership? This episode takes a look at what Dr. Walter Fluker calls “Ethical Leadership.” It is about how leadership is grounded in one's own story. In this week's reading, we…
June 13, 2021-1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 (Pentecost 3-Year B)
This episode focuses on the pivotal moment when David was selected to be the new King of Israel following the reign of Saul. While David may appear to be the center of this story, it is actually God's vision, power,…
June 6, 2021-1 Samuel 8:4-18 (Pentecost 2-Year B)
This week's episode kicks off a seven week series on the leadership of Samuel, Saul and David from the books of 1 and 2 Samuel. The elders of Israel come to Samuel, the last judge, imploring him to anoint a…