A story from the Desert Fathers goes as follows: “A brother came to see Abba Macarius the Egyptian and said to him, “Abba, give me a word, that I may be saved.” So the old man said, “Go to the cemetery and insult the dead.” The brother went there, hurled insults and stones at them;… Continue reading How to Become Unoffendable
Category: Spiritual Growth
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before An Important Conversation
We all know what it’s like at some point in our lives to prepare for an important or difficult conversation. Maybe your palms are sweaty and your heart is pounding. Maybe you’ve rehearsed what you will say again and again to make sure you have “just the right words.” Maybe you’ve even prayed about it.… Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before An Important Conversation
5 Ways to Really Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
Who is My Neighbor? Jesus answers this question with a famous story ~ He shares about a man who “was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead” (Luke 10:30) A priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan all saw the man… Continue reading 5 Ways to Really Love Your Neighbor As Yourself