Why is it so hard to apologize and forgive?
Fred and Susie. Let’s say Fred and Susie get into an argument because Susie is angry over something Fred did. Fred gets defensive. Susie says something that is deep and personal, so deep it cuts into Fred like a machete and he stops talking. When she sees this, Susie says, “I shouldn’t have said that, … More “Why is it so hard to apologize and forgive?”
Dealing with difficult people, a message by Andy Stanley
Andy Stanley is a preacher that I listen to on Sunday Morning. His message is usually a good combination of spiritual wisdom and practical guidance. I’ll illustrate this.One morning he said four things a Jesus follower could do, and it stuck in my mind:Apologize immediately.Forgive readily.Speak gently.Give sacrificially.He said these came from the Letter to … More “Dealing with difficult people, a message by Andy Stanley”
Mariachi Christmas and search for contentment
MARIACHI CHRISTMAS. Its 3 am on a Monday morning, and I cannot sleep. Last nite, I went with a friend to a show called Mariachi Christmas and it was a splendid performance. The backdrop was a mariachi band — a dozen violins, four guitars, a double-base, two horns, and one accordion – all but the … More “Mariachi Christmas and search for contentment”
Tragic adversity – and how two well-known people dealt with it.
TRAGIC ADVERSITY – WHATS IN THIS BLOG: • The first story – Sheryl Sandberg. • The second story – Ryan Leaf. • Key aspects of their recovery.
I happened to read, on the same day, stories of two people well-known to the public. Both stories, stunning encounters with adversity, were presented as a person who … More “Tragic adversity – and how two well-known people dealt with it.”
Letter 2 to my Grandson
Please consider reading this blog to your young sons or grandsons who play sport. And forward it to some parent or grandparent who you think might like to do the same thing. Letter 1 was about Tim Tebow. Letter 2 here is about the San Antonio Spurs.
Jaden, I hope you were able to watch … More “Letter 2 to my Grandson”
The personal life of Tim Tebow….a tearjerker
The personal life of Tim Tebow….a tearjerker – In my book Hiking Toward Heaven, the coangel Michelle discusses the benefits of two old-fashioned virtues: humility and persistence. In the chapter about the challenging hike down the La Luz trail out of Albuquerque, the focus is on an amazing woman called Meme who exemplifies “Never give … More “The personal life of Tim Tebow….a tearjerker”