316: Without Judgment
We often confuse motive with attitude. Someone says a harsh word of warning and we assume a motive of hate, when instead it was out of love and intended to…
Month: October 2020
Overcoming Hate
Hate is easy. It takes little to kindle and it feeds upon itself as it grows in conviction. Hate feels good and right. No one hates without feeling justified or…
316: Eternal Life
One of the attributes of being human is the knowledge that we will die. We may not like to think about it, but the ability to ponder the end of…
When Strivings Cease
Goals, plans, purpose, passion, vision, hopes – we all have some form of these. I have a goal to eventually retire, but not quite yet. Because of the goal and…
316: Shall Not Perish
Our world is prone to death, corruption, and destruction. Mountains erode, apples spoil, buildings eventually fall. Science calls this entropy – the eventual movement from order to disorder, from complex…
The Little Things
For eight weeks now, the school system I work for has maintained in-person learning with many changes. Covid has forced us to wear masks, sanitize often, and physically distance our…
316: Believe
Whether we recognize it or not, our world runs on trust. A friend trusts our word when we say that something is worth doing. The bank trusts our promise to…
Inherit a Blessing
In the 1950 movie All About Eve, Bette Davis’s character warns, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” I wish someone would have warned us back in…