Tag: self reflection
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Healing Requires Consent
There is an uncomfortable truth in trying to rescue people: not everyone wants to be rescued. There is a striking detail in the Gospel of John that is easy to skim over. Jesus approaches a man who has been disabled for 38 years, sitting by the Pool of Bethesda, and asks him a startling question:…
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Leaving Is Only Half the Journey: Where Are You Going?
My six-year-old granddaughter has already mastered the art of the dramatic exit. Whenever she’s angry, she loves nothing more than delivering a theatrical huff, marching through the house, and slamming the door with maximum force. It’s hilarious to watch, but if we’re being honest, most of us never really outgrow that instinct. Whether it’s a…
