“I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God” (Psalm 31:14). By spending time with someone you quite often learn to trust them. Why? Because you start to know what makes them tick. You become more familiar with their words and ways. You appreciate the mutual investment of time—and that can build trust. So it … Continue reading Time and trust
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Going Thud on the metaphorical ground
I once heard a story about a 5-year old boy who lived on a farm. His parents were harsh, especially his father. It was a brick farm house with a large porch that wrapped around the front. In those days there weren’t always railings so children had to be careful, especially since it was about … Continue reading Going Thud on the metaphorical ground
Newsflash: Things WILL go wrong
When I was young I dreamed about the perfect day. Pancakes in the morning, no school, road hockey all day… Such is the imagination of a 7-year old boy. When we grow up we still dream about what a perfect day might be like. But, of course, it rarely happens. Yet that doesn’t stop us … Continue reading Newsflash: Things WILL go wrong
