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…
There are times we need to get involved, speak out for those who have no voice, and make a difference. B.E. Beck, in her guest post titled “Upstander” (Sept. 20, 2018), wrote about this. (If you would like to read it, click on “blog” at the top of the home page, then scroll down.) However, there are other times when we can get too involved. Relationships are damaged when…
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This quotable saying may (or may not) be an authentic African proverb. Whatever it’s origins, I have found myself thinking about it since the trip I took with a good friend earlier this summer. Sure, if you travel alone, you can make your plans and do them without having to take the…