As I mentioned yesterday, reconciliation is only possible when the victim (the one who was wronged) and the offender (the one who did the wrong) make peace with each other. Unless the victim extends forgiveness the best we can ever …
Category / Random Reflections
Conflict resolution is different than conflict management. To resolve a conflict requires reconciliation between both parties…but reconciliation normally starts with one of the parties taking the initiative to make peace. If you have wronged someone go and apologize. You can’t …
As a youth, I was on a swim team and competed in one and three-meter diving competitions for many years. Later, as a young man and new father, I visited an Olympic indoor swimming pool with my wife, son, mother …
The Role of the Community in Transformation
There is an interesting phenomenon in the scriptures regarding the link between our relationship with other people and our relation with God. Our relationship with God is somehow reflected in our relationship with …
Transformation thru Perseverance
Transformation is something God does, yet it is something that we most proactively participate with him in. At times, suffering, and perseverance are part of following Jesus. The good news is that spiritual growth/maturity can result as …
Introduction
In Luke 9:23 Jesus made it clear to both his disciples and would-be followers that all applicants “must deny themselves,” and “take up their cross daily,” and ”follow him.” Was Jesus having a bad day? Why was he so …
Apollo 13 is not the story of a super hero but the story of how normal people (okay some are very nerdy people) become heroes. It is an inspiring display of ingenuity, perseverance, sweat, and cooperation. The Apollo 13 story …
Here is the receipt I’ve used for making American style (thick) pancakes for nearly three decades. It makes around 15 tea-saucer sized pancakes. Double or triple the receipt when you have a crowd for breakfast.
- 2.5 cups (6 deciliters) of