Faulty Preconceptions

Faulty Preconceptions

We were asked an interesting question in one of my Seminary classes this week:  “What biases or presuppositions do you bring into any encounter with others? How can we learn from others without interjecting our own interpretations into the process?” I readily admitted...

Godspeed, Trey Gowdy!

There are few politicians that I can say I truly respect.  Perhaps Trey Gowdy is one of them because he doesn’t even consider himself a politician: the judicial system, he says “fits his heart better.”  After nearly eight years serving as a representative for South...

89-Year-Old Man Tutors Math Students For Free

I recently had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mahendra Jain, an eighty-nine year old retired professor, who has chosen to spend his golden years tutoring students in math. Jain was born in a small Indian village, and immigrated to the United States after teaching for 17...

Welcome to Lessons from Living

Welcome to Lessons From Living!  I am so excited you have joined us.  I want to begin by letting you know the purpose behind this website, blog and podcast. I have become increasingly saddened by the way we talk to each other in this country, and the subject matter...