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Friday, April 19, 2024

Daryl Geffken

Daryl Geffken's writings focus on topics including global and international issues of disparity, church organization and leadership practices.

An attitude of gratitude

Gratefulness is a life-changer. Literally. Those who hold an “attitude of gratitude” often have a higher quality of life, live longer, and share deeper relationships with others than those who don’t. As a wise six-year-old once said, “No one likes a grumpy face.”

How birthday parties taught me about risks, rewards of relationships

One of the hardest things about your oldest child growing up is that while he or she gets to partake in expanded experiences, the youngest isn’t quite there yet.

I love a good stout relationship

I just shared a beer with a buddy. He had texted me earlier in the day asking if I was available to hang out after the kids went down later that night.

Mars Hill is an opportunity for conversation

We should welcome the congregation and its leaders, no question

Why competition sucks

An open letter to the world regarding competition: It sucks.

How the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ re-taught me the value of intentional listening

A lot has happened since I wrote with any regularity on SpokaneFAVS: I received a Ph.D., was privileged to coach my son’s soccer team, built a deck, had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Jane Goodall and smoked a Boston butt (look it up), and I have even gone to Disneyland.

Excuse me sir, which aisle sells churches?

Last post, I indicated that many American Christians are using self-interest as the main determining factor in selecting their church affiliation. A transaction based on a “serve-me” attitude.

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