Comments on: Values to er um… value

By: Kassandra Quick-Vana

Kassandra Quick-Vana — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:51:46 +0000

Thanks Shawn for sharing such rich and excellent questions for our consideration. It is #4 that particularly captures my attention. What a great visual image of the process of transformation viewed as doorway height markings. It is a perfect analogy!

By: David Sloan

David Sloan — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:22:36 +0000

“Do I trust and act as if God is already there?” This one hit home for me. My tendency is to do things and then wonder if it was pleasing to God. Or to sit and wait anxiously. I hope to trust and act more as if God is already here. You are a peace-bringer, Shawn!

By: Chris Nafis

Chris Nafis — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:19:14 +0000

I have so far been unable to really get myself to engage in the 5 values thing. This is really helpful in thinking about how to frame the exercise in a way that makes some sense to where I am in terms of spirituality and understanding. Appreciate it!

By: Brigid Smith

Brigid Smith — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:32:53 +0000

I love these values posed as questions. It feels invitational and challenging at the same time. Kind of like it’s ok to be curious about ourselves and look without judgement. I love especially: Do I trust and act as if God is already there? I find this is one of the things that can help me live my other values well – if I am living this one!!

By: Kelly Fassett

Kelly Fassett — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:06:41 +0000

Thanks Shawn! I appreciate how you emphasize the centrality of relationship and your purpose as “living into the invitation to join with God in God’s Mission of reconciling all of creation to God’s self.” Your post is also embued with humility and empathy – the “I wonder questions” – which is so important for leadership today.