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Patience with difficult people. Seriously?

I read these words in the 2nd Letter to Timothy this week:  “Again, I say, do not get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. The Lord’s servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone.” (2 Timothy 22:23-24a) Those words pricked my heart.  (Let me explain what I mean by “pricked my heart.” ...

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Talk Less About Jesus

“SERIOUSLY?”  By three o’clock that Sunday afternoon, I had reread the text message half a dozen times.  Each time, discouragement shrouded me like a well-fitted pall expertly knitted together with strong cords of anger. I knew the words were well-intended, but having them appear on the screen of my phone that particular Sunday shook my...