Developing Our Identity
Psychologists tell us that we begin developing an identity when we begin seeing our life as a story. Purposeful living requires that we examine that story through the lens of […]
Entries by Dr. John Olesnavage
God Give Us Talents
God gives us talents, gifts and graces, but they do not come with an instruction manual. How can we know that we are using them for the purpose God intended? […]
Letting Go
Letting go is a stumbling block for those of us who are raised to believe we can control whatever life presents us with. Maintaining that illusion sets the stage for […]
Relationship with God
A dynamic, adult relationship with God begins with a powerful question. It expresses a desire for something missing or unknown. That gives God something to work with and a place […]
Christmas Reflection
There are no words that adequately describe the magnitude of Christ’s birth in a Bethlehem manger. This is a love incarnate, this is a love beyond measure. We cannot earn […]
Meeting with Dr. Dan Scholz
At a recent meeting, Dr. Dan Scholz, President of Cardinal Stritch University, suggested that the Powerful Question discernment process appeared to be a way to access the divine within ourselves. […]
THE SIXTH AND FINAL CORE VALUE OF A POWERFUL QUESTION APPROACH TO DISCERNMENT:
It is based on and adheres to the conceptual design and ministry developed by Dr. John Olesnavage. That dates back to John’s discovery of a Powerful Question in 1995, workshops […]
Core Value Number Five
The fifth core value of a Powerful Question approach to discernment is non-judgmentalness. When a person finds their Powerful Question, and has received internal validation, they must let go of […]
Core Values Number Three and Four
A third core value of the Powerful Question discernment process involves validation. Not only is this a self-directed process, it is also self-validating. When the Powerful Question arrives it will […]
Core Values Number Two
The search for a Powerful Question is self-directed; even if others help you with feedback and insight; even if you follow the suggested steps. Everyone is unique and your discovery […]