With Thoughts Full of Home
We were sitting together at the bereavement meal after the funeral. It was Caroline’s sister-in-law who had passed this time—another one from that group of people we’ve named, “The Greatest Generation.” Lori and I had joined Caroline and her family at their table, reminiscing her husband’s life, while at the same time mourning the loved …
Dealing With Fear
The Danger of Selective Morality
In his book of devotions, Year of Restoration, author John Eldredge, tells of knowing a man who was fired from his job at a Christian high school because one of the church elders saw him purchasing cigarettes. Though he was the best teacher they had, they smugly canned him. “What is even more diabolical is the pleasure …
Do You Resent That?
Resentments cannot only be dangerous, they can be deadly. They waste your time; they occupy unrented space in your head, they cause inner turmoil. If left to fester, they can express themselves in acts of revenge, ranging in form from unkind words to murder. I’ve found that people often confuse anger, resentment, and revenge, all of which have potential for destructive behaviors, but they are not the same. Download the podcast here!