Slow Suicide

How rare is the person who is truly concerned about the well-being of everyone! And how exhausted they must be! It is truly a form of suicide—but one that God will reward with life.

Convictions and Otherness

“The people who are good at being civil often lack strong convictions and people who have strong convictions often lack civility” –Richard Mouw

Get into the mind of the person in front of you before you speak your mind.

Before you try to convince anyone of anything, understand their basic moral world first. Ask questions, step on their toes—apologizing afterward. Then, when you think you might understand them, from their perspective speak to them of your perspective. But if you don’t understand someone, don’t be surprised. One out of every hundred or so people are surprisingly complex. For them, you just have to say, “Well, this is what I believe.”

Judging by Appearances

If someone acts weird or in an obnoxious way, there is a reason for that. Anytime someone acts in an unacceptable manner, that is a ball of mysterious twine that I desire to unravel.

Live for the Other

Live your life for other people. Use every talent and skill you have for the benefit of others. Only then will your life be worthwhile.