The story that I chose from part one of Light from Many Lamps by Lillian Eichler Watson was the one entitled Seneca (p. 8). On top of being a pastor in an international organization I am also a history enthusiast. Therefore when I saw a story from Seneca I immediately jumped all over it! I …
Hi Matt, I really enjoyed reading your post and the impact of Wolfe’s work on your leadership. One part in your response that stood out to me was the term “fluid leader”, which I found to be a unique combination… Continue Reading →
The story of Eddie V. Rickenbacker in Light From Many Lamps contains a couple valuable leadership lessons (Watson, 1951). The story is about him and seven other men who are stranded in the Pacific Ocean on a few rubber life… Continue Reading →
Dr. Fredrick Loomis received a letter containing eight words which changed his life. “Enjoy yourself – it is later than you think.” (Watson, 1951) Upon hearing these same words I immediately found myself reflecting as a spouse, a parent and… Continue Reading →
Without fail, the series of collected works in part one and two of Watson’s (1951) Light from Many Lamps succeeds with blinding illumination mirroring divine truth upon one’s heart as a means to bombard the ego and replace it with steps towards growing one’s faith and experiencing the true reward from acts of outward service. …