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…
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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.…
Praise and blame, undeserved
As a leader you're going to get credit for things you had virtually nothing to do with. When praise comes flowing your way, spread it…
J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer died yesterday. His classic, Knowing God, made a significant impact on me in college. Even more influential, to me personally, is his Keep…