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THE PROMISE OF “1237” – A PERFECT POLITICAL PRIMER

In order to secure the Republican nomination, aspiring presidential candidates must obtain the support of 1237 delegates.  Apart from designating a prized political threshold, the number simultaneously points to an important biblical warning. The 37th verse of the 12th Chapter

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FAILING TO FACE THE FACTS: THE CONSEQUENCES OF COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” ~ Aldous Huxley.  What happens when the facts of a particular situation do not match pre-conceived frameworks?  Why do leaders as well as followers stubbornly adhere to misplaced confidences when

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Hope-Based Leadership

What does the 16th verse of a 1st Century letter have to offer the 16th New Year of the 21st Century? Apart from presenting a problematic apocalyptic exposition and a vivid glimpse into the background of the early Christian community,

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Unpacking Scrooge: The Gift of Conscience

“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” ~ C.S. Lewis   “Bah!  Humbug!  Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on

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THE FULCRUM OF PARTNERSHIP: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY

“Give me a lever, a fulcrum, and a place to stand, and I will move the world.” ~ Archimedes As a Greek American, I am a recipient of a rich heritage of philosophical thought, scientific innovation, and religious optimism. As

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THE LANCE OF MENTORSHIP (Shades of Grey: Part 2)

“And when they were within the imposing height house, he bore the lance of Athena and set it against a tall pillar in a polished spear-rack, there were set many spears besides, even those of Odysseus of the steadfast heart.”

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WAYS TO SLAY FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (Part 1)

“I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Fifty is a fascinating number. It marks the milestone of a golden anniversary, the sacred Pythagorean Triangle

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Moving the Mountain: The Management of Relational Stewardship

“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” ~ Matthew 17:20 Major donors

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The Future of Theological Education

“What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound words, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” (II

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The Secret of Successful Fundraising

“In any situation that calls for you to persuade, convince or manage someone or a group of people to do something, the ability to tell a purposeful story will be your secret sauce.”  ~ Peter Guber (CEO, Mandalay Entertainment)  

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