Assertiveness requires a level of honesty and clarity that can feel counter-intuitive to someone seeking to practice civility. So then, what does assertive civility look like?
Author: kevindglenn
Dr. Kevin D. Glenn is a native of Central Florida, calling Auburndale his hometown (go Bloodhounds!).
Kevin is a pastor with more than 26 years of church ministry experience, a contributor to local and national religious news outlets, a consultant to churches seeking healthy growth, and author of the book, "Hand Over Fist: An Invitation to Christ-Centered Civility."
Kevin is a graduate of Trinity College of Florida, Fuller Theological Seminary, and George Fox University, where he earned the Doctor of Ministry under the mentorship of Dr. Leonard Sweet.
His hobbies include playing drums and guitar, fishing and being a fanatical Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. He lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his wife of 25 years and their two children.
The Invasion
“Real things are not simple…” and they are “…usually odd.” It is the complexity and oddity of life and faith that Lewis credits as a strong reason for believing Christianity.
Rival Conceptions of God
Mere Christianity Book 2-What Christians Believe Chapter: 1: Rival Conceptions of God Lewis sets out to draw contrasts between atheism and Theism. He cleverly begins by pointing…… Read more “Rival Conceptions of God”
Life (or health) of the Mother
Most Americans on both sides of the abortion debate are familiar with arguments for ending a pregnancy when the life of the mother is threatened. Newer legislation, however, will often add the words “or health” of the mother. This post examines the problematic nature of the addition of the words “or health” when describing the pregnancy as a danger to the mother.
Civility Tip of the Week: Smile
If you want to positively impact the world around you, but you’re not sure how to begin, here’s a great way … just smile!
When are human beings considered human persons?
Reactions to both the New York law and the defeated Virginia Bill center around whether or not the developing human fetus is considered a person and on what principles people reach such different conclusions. This post summarizes three perspectives on the issue of personhood.
A Person is a Person no matter how small … except in New York
Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Reproductive Health Act into law. The law is being called by many pro-life advocates the most aggressive abortion measure…… Read more “A Person is a Person no matter how small … except in New York”
Civility Tip of the Week
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you’ll know that civility is a keen interest of mine. I’ve blogged about it, written a book on it…… Read more “Civility Tip of the Week”
Giving Social Media Another Chance
Social media are tools, instruments, products. Like a hot stove, a sharp knife, a tuned guitar, or a running laptop, social media are means by which one can create content for distribution. The decision on whether that content will be enriching or destructive is entirely up to the one wielding the tool.
Why I’m Leaving Social Media
Disclaimer: I realize the irony of posting this on social media. Point taken. Just keep reading! If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I jokingly…… Read more “Why I’m Leaving Social Media”
