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Christians in Conflict: How American Christians Responded to the Vietnam War
Get PDFThis paper details the overall response of American Christians to the Vietnam War. Having a vast and varying response, the paper details Christians who both supported and protested the conflict in Vietnam. In order to provide a deep look into a vast topic in just nine pages, the paper uses the Southern Baptist church specifically to provide insight into the theological, political, and ideological reasons that Christians used as the basis for their response. The paper comes to the conclusion that Christians\u27 response to the war was largely dependent on their buy-in to the containment theory
Matthew 11:25-30: Finding Rest in the Yoke and Providence of God
Get PDFIn this fallen world, it is difficult to find rest. As life fills with meetings and activities, resting well can feel impossible. Jesus offers true and lasting rest for his people. He reveals himself to the lowly and lifts their burdens. Through examining Matthew 11:25-30, the easy and light yoke of Jesus is explained
The Journey of a Bird and an Ant
No full textShort story called Bird and Bix coming to life in a print: “The autumn wind didn’t care for ravens, the most beautiful of all the birds.” “The bird looked around. There was nothing there but the fierce wind. “Show yourself,” he said. “The bird locked eyes with the bug.” “He had six legs and segmented body - an ant, the tiniest ant he had ever seen.”
Course: ART 151, 2D Design (Prof. Hannah Richardson)https://pillars.taylor.edu/two-d-design-fall2023/1004/thumbnail.jp
A Biblical Theological Analysis of Isaiah 11:1-10
Get PDFFear, unrest, and hopelessness were just some of the emotions that marked those living in Judah during the time that Isaiah was writing. Following the realization of the reality that Judah is to be destroyed, Isaiah was motivated to give prophetic words of encouragement to the people. He wrote to shed light on the great plan God had for His people and the ultimate righteousness, hope, and peace that He promises His people. For many today the emotions of fear, restlessness, and desolation are everyday occurrences as people wrestle with hopelessness amidst a world that seems to be falling apart. At first glance Isaiah may not be the initial place in the Bible that Christians look to for comfort amidst hardship, however, upon further investigation it is clear to see the promises given by the Lord in Isaiah 11:1-10. This paper will take a deep dive into the first ten verses of the eleventh chapter of Isaiah, examining the words of Isaiah for the people in Judah. Then, it will move into how Isaiah connects to the overarching themes present in the Bible that bring us back to the heart of God, these themes include seeing the Messianic promise, Kingdom of Christ, and reconciliation in God
Negotiation in Workplace Environments
Get PDFThe communication concept of negotiation is prevalent in our world today, and it is especially evident in the workplace. To be successful in navigating relationships within the workplace, employees must possess negotiation skills. Conflict is inevitable, so the ability to see the other party’s perspective and loosen your hold of positions is essential in negotiation. Negotiation should be less about argumentation and “winning” and instead it should be more about mutual gain. Trust and power differences in supervisor/subordinate relationships play a role in negotiations and, formality in these managerial relationships does not always mean more productive problem solving. Researchers discovered that even in a part-time job held by college students, negotiation about their role matters. Discussing taking on more responsibilities enriches the students’ experiences more than if they would have gone through the motions day to day taking orders. Building relationships clearly helps in that it aids in more streamlined negotiations. Integrative negotiation is a topic investigated in both negotiation literature and the popular professional text, Getting to Yes; however, they do not use the same language surrounding the idea. Integrative negotiation is all about joint gain through what information is shared, what desires are revealed, and what is agreed upon. Workplace flexibility has been a poignant topic since the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies switch over to more remote work formats. Flexibility is something more workers are willing to negotiate with their managers. Negotiation training and reading the text Getting to Yes could serve young professionals landing their first jobs as well as seasoned workers with decades of experience in their industry
