A Wise Judge May Let Mercy Temper

The Moments Of Grace Usually Give Us More Than One Good Thing We Can Do, And We Do Well If We Manage A Pretty Good Batting Average. ... It Is An Opportunity That God Sews Into The Fabric Of A Routine Situations - It Is A Chance To Do Something Creative, Something Helpful, Something Healing, Something That Makes One Unmarked Spot In The World Better Off For Our Having Been There.

Kindness Is The Power That Moves Us To Support And Heal Someone Who Offers Nothing In Return.

Their Pain [the Injurer's Pain At Having Injured You] And Your Pain Create The Point And Counterpoint For The Rhythm Of Reconciliation. When The Beat Of Their Pain Is A Response To The Beat Of Yours, They Have Become Truthful In Their Feelings...they Have Moved A Step Closer To A Truthful Reunion.

Self Control Is About Being In Charge Of The Direction Our Lives Are Taking. Now For The Paradox: We Get Control Of Our Lives, Ultimately, Not By Will Power But By Surrender.

How Many Times Should You Forgive Your Household Bruiser? You Should Not Even Think About Forgiving Him. Not Yet. Not As Long As He Has His Foot On Your Neck. Your Problem At This Point Is Not Forgiving. Your Problem Is How To Get Out Of His Reach. Once You Get Away From Him, You Can Think About Forgiving Him.