A Final Reflection on the Topic of Cultural Intelligence: My Goals for a Higher Purpose I had always internally muttered amongst myself and to others on occasion about how if I had not even grown up in a Christian household, that I would still represent my instinctive outlook just the same. But then I could be very much wrong. I have always said this, in a way, to support my faith in God, a greater good, and higher power— be even a strange idea. So, with that said, I have al

Strength Through the Storm: West Virginia Flooding of 2026 What Was Observed During the Experience? No one was really prepared for what nature had in store for my home state of West Virginia. Nor do I think anyone was anticipating the magnitude of inclement weather and what was to transpire over the Summer of 2026. In late July, the people of West Virginia would experience all-new historical record of heavy downfall of rain in such a short period of time that would cause dev

Course Materials Reflection (Instructions) In this week’s video, Dr. Harper gave some practical examples of how the cultural dimensions could impact life and work in several different fields. What’s one way you have seen cultural dimensions play out in your work, ministry, or community? (Write at least 200 words). An obvious observation can be made for the reason behind the conventional lifestyle (of say) the typical American work life. It is the one where someone works their

Discussion Thread: Social Classes in the United States Part A: According to Knox (2022), the United States is made up of four main social classes: upper, middle, working, and lower class. The upper class is regarded as possessing a considerable amount of wealth among the four classes that include individuals with personal property, real estate, stocks, bonds, or money. The people that make up the most out of all the classes would be the middle class including those between

The Interpretation of Homelessness: A Socioeconomic Issue? Or A Cry to Live Freely? As I begin to meditate on the socioeconomic classes of our economy, I have observed experimentally on many occasions that some folks of society are where they are not just simply because they are socially or economically “uneducated,” or “poor,” or even because they may lack the resources. I believe on many occasions this “social problem” is simply that a social problem. Perhaps, those of u