by David Beavers | Dec 14, 2022 | Acceptance, Encouragement, Grace, Relationships, Unconditional Love
I was 26 years old when I started graduate school in Dallas, Texas. In the first semester of my first year, I took a course in theology taught by a 41-year-old Dr. Phil Hook. What I didn’t know entering class that day was that my biggest takeaway would not be the...
by David Beavers | May 9, 2015 | Relationships
A few days ago, Sally and I met with some of my most special friends in Atlanta for my 50th high school reunion. For two incredible days, the Dykes High School Class of 1965 ate, talked, danced, hugged and shared some adult beverages together. The honor fell to...
by David Beavers | Mar 17, 2014 | Encouragement, Habits of Success, Leadership, Relationships
The ultimate frontier for me as a leader is learning to become a world-class listener. We hear a lot about coaching others on our teams. But know this: the most important skill is listening. Some call it Heart-Centered Listening. In high school, college and graduate...
by David Beavers | Feb 28, 2014 | Acceptance, Grace, Relationships, Unconditional Love
I was almost 50 years old when I got it. I’ve always had a bunch of great friends and acquaintances. But, learning to connect deeply with a few people didn’t come naturally for me. It’s been an awkward and sometimes unsettling process…to let a handful of people get...
by David Beavers | Feb 6, 2014 | Commitment, Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships
I wish I had known my father better. He was a quiet, understated man, who had many faithful friends. I actually think my three children had a more intimate connection with him than I did. That’s a gift grandparents bring to the table. They have the luxury of simply...
