Why Are We Hard on the Ones We Love?
She was trying to help. Her intentions were good. She did nothing wrong. But I did. I snapped at her, was mean, and deeply hurt her. Fortunately, I realized what…
What to Do When Held in Contempt
I was standing in Starbucks in Southern California waiting for my coffee, and the looks I was getting were downright mean. I started to wonder . . . …
When Words Hurt (Worse than Sticks n’ Stones)
Sometimes I’m confused, and other times I’m upset and frustrated, but my most common feeling lately is sadness. Never in my lifetime have I experienced a global pandemic, a…
What Ticked Jesus Off? (And Why Are Some Christians So Angry?)
We Christians (and I include myself in that group) are too easily offended at times. We are a passionate people given to strong feelings and even stronger opinions. Few in…