“Triggers” Keep Us from Truth, Part 1

July 25th, 2019 | Dr. Charlie Self

To all who are “triggered” by the free exchange of ideas:
Be careful what you agitate for…once you go down the road of restricting liberty of conscience and expression, you will find there is no end to the paranoia, lust for power, and totalitarianism lurking just below the surface. We now have the marginal at the center and the center at the margins.

A Letter to Leaders

July 16th, 2019 | Dr. Charlie Self

Dear leaders,
Everyday there are opportunities for principled compromise and proximate justice in your service. Some questions to guide your actions:
Do you care about the poor or your power?

Self-Denial is not Self-Destruction

June 24th, 2019 | Dr. Charlie Self

Many times, in our work journey, my wife and I have faced difficult environments and sought the Lord’s wisdom on whether to persevere or to find a better place for our gifts and skills. Years ago, a close friend and prayer partner remarked: “You cannot leave something just because it’s hard.”

Observations: Thinking More Deeply

June 18th, 2019 | Dr. Charlie Self

Life is often a prism, with color and light refracted so many ways. When we hear each other’s stories, we see more of the beauty and brokenness, wit and wisdom in our world. Ask a friend to share their experience – and you will be better for listening.

Letters to Leaders, Part 2

June 10th, 2019 | Dr. Charlie Self

Dear President Trump,
I pray for you: for purity of heart, divine love, and the wisdom and strength to carry out the impossible duties of your office.

Messenger to the Thoughtful