Dear Dr. David, thank you so much for this! I am politically active in the Democratic Party here in Arizona and even within our own party we have a lot of differences and divisions… And I can see the places where I’d rather get affirmation from those that are already with me than to have the uncomfortable conversations and experiences with those with whom I disagree.
It’s a different kind of love. The proximity to discomfort that’s where the presence of Grace truly is.
Beau, I just found this today on a different project, but it resonated with your call to leadership:
"Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants."
Dear Dr. David, thank you so much for this! I am politically active in the Democratic Party here in Arizona and even within our own party we have a lot of differences and divisions… And I can see the places where I’d rather get affirmation from those that are already with me than to have the uncomfortable conversations and experiences with those with whom I disagree.
It’s a different kind of love. The proximity to discomfort that’s where the presence of Grace truly is.
Thanks for reading and the kind words, Karen!
Beau, I just found this today on a different project, but it resonated with your call to leadership:
"Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants."
2 Timothy 2:23-26
Yes!!! So good. That is a passage I totally could have used. Thanks for sharing that. Making a note!
Well I think it totally lands. The line about “that’s leadership” hit pretty hard because I can hear myself ranting those sentences. Very nice piece!!
You are so kind, Laura. Thanks for reading.
This is excellent and frankly wonderful. I am so HAPPY to have discovered your messages and insights.