Monthly Archives: September 2019

Recently I considered offering assistance to an acquaintance of mine. I was wrestling a bit with the decision because this person, while friendly, usually maintained a reserved distance. Her inner circle was probably already rallying around her. There was certainly no expectation of my help. Would she appreciate my offer? Besides, I had been helping someone else and was tired. Should I stick my neck out when I…

There are countless scientific studies, books, videos, and TED Talks intended to help people figure out what to say or not to say in order to have healthy relationships. The best guideline I ever read was penned by St. Paul. He was writing to the church he had founded in Ephesus. (Ephesians 4:15)  I think it's important to check the greater context of a scripture passage, so here's…