Religion – Omer Redden

What Will You Do When All of Your Mentors Fall?

I’ve been contemplating this question for quite awhile. It was probably about 10-15 years ago when my first mentor fell. Let me quickly set the stage and then we’ll dive in: First, we’ll look at where I’m coming from Second, we’ll look at why that matters Third, we’ll look at my past heroes that haveContinue reading “What Will You Do When All of Your Mentors Fall?”

GRAMMATEUS

GRAMMATEUS My friends and I worked on a writing project throughout 2013. Here is the link to our work. On the home page, all publications can be downloaded in (.pdf) format. Enjoy!

The Exodus as an HR Lesson

As I completed the reading in an HR class, I couldn’t help but think of another HR event from the Bible: A few thousand years ago, the Hebrews were living in Egypt. Their population grew steadily, until it became a concern of the Pharaoh. Scared of an uprising or revolt, Pharaoh decided that he andContinue reading “The Exodus as an HR Lesson”

Words – Where Do They Go?

Jason Mraz has a lyric in which he wonders where all of our words go. “Do they bend, do they break, over the flight that they take, and come back together again, with a whole new meaning and a brand new sense, completely unrelated to the one I sent?” I have been wondering similar thingsContinue reading “Words – Where Do They Go?”

A Mantra / Prayer

I have this mantra I’ve started with God: “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” I did it today. I’m sure I’ll doContinue reading “A Mantra / Prayer”

Walk

The word walk can invoke all sorts of images and emotions. Maybe you take a long, leisurely walk on a lovely, fall day (like my family did today). Maybe you fight the biting, arctic chills to walk into the stores and do some shopping for the holidays. Maybe you rejoice at watching your baby walkContinue reading “Walk”

Love. Sex. God. Pt3

The last post focused primarily on single people. This post is primarily for married people. Simple summary for simple people: Talk about sex with your spouse. The Bible encourages it. People who like an explanation, read on: Dear Mr. or Mrs. _____, Please talk about sex with your spouse. It is not taboo. It isContinue reading “Love. Sex. God. Pt3”