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 the Danger of Striving to Be the Best

This morning, in prayer, I recognized the danger of striving to “be the best.” It has been in my thinking for as long as I can […]
October 8, 2007

On the Death of Josh White

Everyone of course is quick to point out that we did all that we could do for Josh. And it is true that his ministry in India impacted […]
October 8, 2007

On Collective Power

It occurs to me that the most potent power is collective. This is true because in our world no single person can have absolute power. God […]
October 6, 2007

On Categorizing Philosophical Questions

I am seeking some means of categorizing those most important philosophical questions. In this way, I can at least work through some form of priority. This […]
October 3, 2007

On the Use of Metaphor in Spiritual Teaching

I think we need to be careful about our use of metaphor in spiritual teaching. Metaphors are so repeated in scripture and so bandied about by […]
October 1, 2007

On the Overwhelming Amount of Knowledge

The more I study the scripture, the more I recognize the limitation of words to express what scripture is expressing. It seems impossible to say what […]
September 28, 2007

On the Danger of Separating One’s Philosophy from One’s Life

Wittgenstein wrote in his journal regarding Kierkegaard: “He saw life as a task; moreover he looked upon all the features of life as an essential condition […]