The actor, comedian, and author Patton Oswalt was once asked by The New York Times, “If you could require the president to read one book, what would it be?” Oswalt replied:
“Garret Keizer’s The Enigma of Anger.” Continue reading
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Love Is Not Rude
A nine-year-old boy asked ChatGPT, “Is yo’ mama so dumb that when she went to sleep, she put a ruler behind her pillow to see how long she slept?”
The chatbot replied, “I’m sorry, but as an AI language model I don’t have a ‘mama’ or the ability to feel insulted.” Continue reading
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Love Is Not Arrogant
In 1783, after the American Revolution, George Washington stood before Congress and voluntarily resigned his military commission.
Many expected Washington to become America’s ruler. In fact, King George III reportedly remarked that if Washington willingly gave up power and returned to private life, “he will be the greatest man in the world.” Continue reading
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Love Does Not Brag
A strong young man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workmen.
After several minutes, the older worker had had enough.
“Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?” he said. “I’ll bet a week’s wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that building that you won’t be able to wheel back.” Continue reading
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The Hardest Instrument to Play
Leonard Bernstein, the renowned conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, was once asked, “What is the hardest instrument to play? Continue reading
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Love is Kind
You may have seen Daniel Lubetzky on Shark Tank, introduced as the founder and CEO of KIND.
You’ve probably seen KIND bars in the snack aisle at the grocery store.
But did you know the story behind KIND? Continue reading
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Love is Patient
Hall of Fame football coach Tony Dungy once shared a great story about his father, Wilbur, who was a quiet, thoughtful, and patient man.
Dungy recounts the day when he was nine and his brother, Linden, was five, and their father took them fishing. Wilbur was teaching the boys how to cast. Tony said they were working on it, mostly in silence, until his father’s voice broke the silence. Continue reading
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Without Love, Nothing Matters
“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving,” once wrote Amy Carmichael.
Carmichael, born in Northern Ireland in 1867, lived at a time when women weren’t expected to travel, challenge cultural systems, or become social activists. Continue reading
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Reaffirm Your Love: When Repentance Opens the Door to Restoration
I recently read a story about a family photograph that sat on a shelf for many years. It showed happier days—a time before conflict, disappointment, and broken relationships.
Then something happened that fractured the family. Words were spoken. Trust was damaged. The picture was taken down and placed in a drawer. Continue reading
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Rooted and Grounded in Love
I’m sure we’ve all seen in the aftermath of a violent storm, large trees uprooted while others remain standing.
We wonder why?
The difference is frequently found underground. Continue reading
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