Below is a collection of Dr. McGlaughlin’s most recent observations (500+). Most of these observations are made throughout the course of everyday life, captured by dictation, and added to FlintsNotes.com. You can read more about the observation capture process here. The content here changes 5 days a week, so be sure to check back often. Also, feel free to leave a comment in the comments section of each observation.

April 9, 2008

On John 6:28-66

In John 6:28, the disciples ask, “Jesus, what must we do to perform the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God: […]
April 5, 2008

On Adding a Fifth Element to the PST Formulation

I am not sure if Pervasive Spiritual Transformation (PST), with its current formulation involving content, distribution, energy and reception, needs to address the issue of context […]
April 4, 2008

On i58 and the Dispersed Community

How to Use the Daily Office As I read through the Celtic Daily Prayer for the Northumbria Community, I am struck by the parallels with the […]
April 2, 2008

On Discipleship in the Home

These are some thoughts regarding our primary discipleship effort. First of all, discipleship begins in the home. We cannot easily pass our responsibilities there on our […]
March 19, 2008

On Learning to Extract the Maximum Value from Material Goods

How does one measure the value of a particular material good (which I shall call a thing)? In most cases, these things are mere instruments for […]
March 14, 2008

On the Notion of Doing Your Best

I have been told that one must focus so that one can do the best. In general, I agree with this proposition. All of my life […]
March 11, 2008

On Reading Fast in Order to Read Slow

I read fast so I can read slow. By reading fast, I can determine what I do not need to read, in turn helping me determine […]