The glory of God is man fully alive. (Irenaeus of Lyons) Have you ever met someone whose peace, humility, generosity, or wisdom seemed effortless? And yet, upon observing their life, you realize they have no lack of challenges or crises. Their admirable qualities seem to shine through the sorrow of life because those characteristics have become part of who they are. That is the goal of transformation: To not simply change what we do - how we think or act or react - but to pee

Misalignment = The desired direction doesn't match the steering direction Thank you for all the feedback re: my Transformation Model and this series: Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation! Over the past 4 posts, (Go here to read Parts 1-4.) I explored how difficult transitions can become opportunities for transformation. We examined the disruption that often initiates change, the uncertainty of the in-between space, and the growth that becomes possible when we cooper

How we move through transitions shapes the experience Welcome back to my blog series on Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation. In the last post, (Go here to read Parts 1-3), I shared my Transformation Model, which I conversationally refer to as the arrow. It is a simple illustration of the repeatably predictable pattern that occurs in the lives of all who endeavor to be engaged with personal growth ongoing. And for Christians, we embrace the notion that scripture co