Have you learned anything from children—either yours or someone else’s? If you’ve had any interaction with kids, the answer is probably yes. I’ve learned a lot in my three short years of parenting, including the names of construction vehicles (I can now distinguish between a backhoe and an excavator!), the make and model of every … Continue reading Learn Humility from Children
Month: February 2023
Watch Out for Futile Thinking
If you have a pet that sheds, you’re familiar with the concept of futility. I grew up with two pure white cats who loved to nap on anything that would provide contrast to their snowy fur. Therefore, all dark clothing in our house was embellished by a smattering of white cat hair. Trying to get … Continue reading Watch Out for Futile Thinking
How to Help an Unbelieving Friend in the Valley of Suffering
It wasn’t a normal after-practice conversation. It had nothing to do with jerseys, jump shots, or defense. My player had something else entirely in mind. Slowly a few details came out: her friend’s family (of unbelievers) had very suddenly and unexpectedly entered a very deep valley. To them it probably felt more like falling off … Continue reading How to Help an Unbelieving Friend in the Valley of Suffering
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