The author recalls an encounter in a restaurant where an unhappy individual criticized their conversation. Reflecting on the experience, they emphasize the importance of graciousness and sensitivity in public discussions, as well as the need to respond with kindness to those who criticize. They also highlight the value of learning from negative experiences for personal and spiritual growth.
Category Archives: Thoughts
2023 Book Review: A Selected Summary
This year, I read/listened to the most books I can remember (outside of my years studying for my doctorate). Starting last year, I utilized many resources through our local library and the Libby and Hoopla apps. I like to tease my wife when we get our local tax bill, and I see the library taxContinue reading “2023 Book Review: A Selected Summary”
Welcoming New Neighbors
6 minute read In the summer of 1988, we took a family vacation from our hometown in Carver Massachusetts to Paris, Tennessee. The vacation turned into a quest for a new home My parents had been looking for a new place to live and raise their three children for a multitude of reasons. We touredContinue reading “Welcoming New Neighbors”
給我的中國兄弟姐妹的話
A Word of Encouragement for My Chinese Brothers and Sisters. I’m currently listening to Faith in the Wilderness by Hannah Nation and Simon Liu. It’s highly convicting. This book reminds me that there are faithful brothers and sisters throughout the world who hold fast to the teachings of Christ and deeply love His Word, abideContinue reading “給我的中國兄弟姐妹的話”
Toby DeHay 