Among the surprising discoveries I made in 2022 included the letters and thoughts of E.B. White. Best known for his children’s fiction (Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, etc), he also wrote for the New Yorker for decades. And, like so many influential people in the pre-internet age, he wrote letters - where he shared thoughts both…
As far as it is possible … peace
Romans 12.18 tells us: "If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all" (NRSV). If you've lived any length of time, or lived any length of time with another person, you know how challenging this command is. Peace with people simply does not come naturally. Competition? Yes. Correction of…
3 simple tools I use to remember names
Recently, I dropped by a group of girls that meet with a mentor at one of the schools I serve. When I came into the room, the 4th grader looked at me, and said: Hi Jeff. I had only met her once, but she remembered my name. Sadly, I couldn't recall hers. We made jokes…
Gulping Grace 