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.

October 23, 2007

On Staying Power

I am searching for the long rhythm. That is, I am searching for the sustainable pace that will allow me to maintain maximum output for the […]
October 20, 2007

On Philippians 4:13

In Philippians 4:13, Paul says, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” The passage is often quoted as an indication that he can […]
October 18, 2007

On the Greek Concepts of 2 Timothy 2

I am fascinated by certain Greek concepts in 2 Timothy 2. One is Strateuo, which means to launch a military expedition or to be in active […]
October 18, 2007

On Evaluating a Person Through the Full Life Cycle

I wonder if our perspective on the downside of the cycle is accurate. We tend to think of the upside as the “norm” and the downside […]
October 11, 2007

On The Nature of God

The difference between God and man is described as an “absolute otherness.” This is critical to Aquinas’ concept of God, and it is stressed in much […]
October 11, 2007

On the Categorization of Elements for Planning and Analysis

I need to understand, yet again, an essential categorization that will permit me to break all elements down so as to organize my efforts. For thirty […]
October 11, 2007

On the Concept of Simplicity

On the complexity of integrating multiple systems, I must consider the concept of simplicity. To what extent does simplicity signify optimal efficiency? However, oversimplification is dangerous […]