Wholesome?

In today’s world where cynicism, sarcasm and edginess are in vogue, being described as wholesome sounds rather boring or naïve.  And I would not ever want to be thought of as boring or naïve. Yet the Bible tells me, Do not let any unwholesome talk...

A suggestion or a command?

Early in my life I learned a valuable lesson – to distinguish between a suggestion and a command. Initially I did not understand. I learned quickly when my parents disciplined me for interpreting a command as a suggestion! A command was non-negotiable and my...

No Rule Book, No Lines, No Joy

Imagine a game of tennis without the lines. Just throw the rule book out the window. The way I play tennis, the temptation to do just that is strong! However, without the lines, the game of tennis loses its meaning and subsequently its joy. No rulebook, no lines, and...

Exaggeration and Embellishment

I enjoy the great fictional story telling of my good friend. He is proficient in this wonderful but fading art form. Conveying the details of fictional events in words and images often involves improvisation, embellishment, and hyperbole around a dinner table. I truly...

A suggestion or a command?

Early in my life I learned a valuable lesson – to distinguish between a suggestion and a command. Initially I did not understand. I learned quickly when my parents disciplined me for interpreting a command as a suggestion! A command was non-negotiable and my...