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 8, 2007

On Death and Detachment

Of late I have been contemplating my death. This is not because I am expressing a premonition but because I am evaluating my work. I know […]
October 8, 2007

On the Pastoral Use of Spiritual Gifts

I have come to the conclusion that the gifts are best used when we think pastorally rather that prophetically. Pastoral use of the gifts requires one […]
October 8, 2007

On the Fear of God

The fear of God, not the understanding of God, is the beginning of wisdom. See Proverbs 1.
October 8, 2007

On a Seemingly Inconsequential Life

I suspect and fear that the journey inward will take me to a place of authentic spiritual death. I am familiar with the common teachings on […]
October 8, 2007

On How to Build Community

This was directly copied from a poster on the wall on the 2nd floor of St. Stephen University Title: How to Build Community Turn off your […]
October 8, 2007

On Living in the Process

Oswald Chambers said that “We have an idea that God is leading us to a particular end, a desired goal; He is not. The question of […]
October 8, 2007

On the Collective Weight of Actions

More research and more thinking need to be done on the concept of collective weight. In any relationship, there are actions, both positive and negative, impacting […]