Our “Outrage” is Making Us Less Honest
Remember Grace
In this culture of constant outrage, we are finally running into unintended consequences. Here is the biggest: We are becoming less honest.
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Empathy Isn’t Theology
"The Struggle is Real" Is Not Theology
When confronted with a clash between what one believes and what one feels experientially, it is increasingly common to hear someone respond, “I use to believe that, until I met a…”, “Why don’t you get to know a…before you…,“ or, “We don’t have any right to say that if we haven’t walked in their shoes.” Such […]
Stop Stressing
It's Easier than You Think
Stress is often misunderstood as something that derives simply from “work.” If someone complains about being stressed out, we might tell them to obey the Sabbath more faithfully and to take some time off to unwind. Those are both good suggestions. Nevertheless, we may be confused as to what actually winds us up so tightly […]