Flat screen, flat characters
If you want your children to be emotionally intelligent, compassionate people who can accurately anticipate, diagnose, and care for their own inner life--read to them.…
Beware that losing feeling
None of us likes to lose. Some of us really hate it. We hate it so much that we are tempted to lie or cheat,…
Imagination and empathy
Cultivating empathy requires imagination. Whenever you find another person's point of view deeply confusing or nonsensical you have an opportunity to try to use your…
Confidence in ignorance
"Have confidence in the midst of your ignorance that ignorance does not matter, as long as you have learned where to find the information you…
Ask a question
If you're trying to build a relationship, ask questions. Most folks want to talk about things they are interested in--lots of folks enjoy talking about…
They’ll surprise you
John Hannah, my Church History prof at Dallas Seminary used to say that you'll find wisdom and folly in surprising places. The wisest people you…
It’s boring
I found an old journal from eighth grade that I wrote in for about three weeks. It's always amusing to encounter your younger self. I…
Idiot light
I almost destroyed my first car. One day, thankfully, I just happened to be giving my dad a ride and he noticed a light on…
Greet by name
Christianity teaches that human beings are created in the image of God. This means that all of us have surpassing dignity that is sacred and…
FWM
Dr. Lois Baker was one of my professors of nursing at Cedarville University. She enjoyed using acronyms of some of her favorite and oft-repeated phrases.…