Our world needs more kindness. It is a sad state of affairs when a simple act of kindness is so rare that it jumps out at us. That happened to me today when delivering a few groceries to my mother-in-law. Her apartment is on the 9th floor of her building. When I got in the …
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Our Backwards Relationship with Justice, Mercy and Grace
I wish I could recall who I first heard the following definitions from years ago, but I can't. Nevertheless, the following definitions of justice, mercy and grace have stuck with me for a long while. Here they are: Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve. Grace is getting more than you …
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The Worst Bosses I’ve Ever Had
In yesterday's post, I shared the characteristics and practices of The Best Bosses I've Ever Had. Today I will reluctantly spend time reflecting on the worst ones of the bunch and what made them so. Of course, I won't name names or give enough background to identify with certainty who I'm talking about. After 40 …
Christians, Talk More About What You Are For Than What You Are Against
This post is for my fellow Christian believers, but anyone is welcome to read and respond... I wrote in a recent post that I'm tired of conflict, especially of all the public arguing, yelling, protesting and general hatefulness spewed by both sides on so many divisive issues. I also posted yesterday about the fact that …
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I’m Tired of Conflict
I'm tired of so much of daily life and experience revolving around conflict. It dominates a disproportionate share of the news and far too much of our personal and professional lives and experiences. I'm tired of watching national newscasts only to see the latest iteration of countries fighting with one another, rogue administrations fighting against …
