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We Should Be the Most Aggravating People
More than once, I’ve aggravated the people I’ve been called to serve. More than once, I’ve listened to a family tell the story of their conflict and ask me who I think is right. More than once, my reply has been, “It has often been my experience that everyone involved is wrong. This may be …[ read more ]
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Why We Shouldn’t Look Away – Unflinching in the Face of Suffering
I drive a lot for work, so I listen to talk radio. For the past two days, the hot topic in Rhode Island has been panhandlers. One lawmaker introduced legislation making it illegal for motorists to hand anything to panhandlers at intersections (essentially fining generosity for the sake of safety and traffic flow – debate …[ read more ]
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Say “Yes” to the Mess (or Don’t Outsource Your Mission)
Isn’t it weird how different people can look at the same situation and have completely opposite reactions? Most people who look at a raging housefire pull away in panic but firefighters grab their gear and charge in. Drivers passing a major accident may gawk out of curiosity but couldn’t imagine being the first responders trying …[ read more ]