Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another, “What, you too? I thought I was the only one.” CS Lewis You live with me – stuck in the same world where digital dialogue diminishes the capacity to connect – really connect. So, how can we get unstuck from abbreviated messages in the middle of a micro … [Read more...]
Connections
In a day when we rely on communication through cyber-space, email, and cell phones to connect, isn’t it good to just unplug from technology and plug into one another? I had an opportunity to do just that this past weekend. So often I’ll text a friend, she’ll text back . . . but, I can’t hear her heart. It was a gift to go … [Read more...]
Conflict De-clawed
How do we deal with tension in our circles? How do we handle unkind words? A friend came to me this week seeking advice to mend a conflict with her long time Christian friend. As part of Women’s Ministry (and personal experience), I’m aware of the problems females have. Women can sometimes hurt one another by catty and … [Read more...]