Selflessness in Today’s World
What does selflessness look like in today's world? We share a remarkable tale of heroism, and and ponder what motivates the selfless. How do you raise children who are selfless? Is there a connection between suffering and selflessness? [libsyn_podcast id=6308612]
The Sound of Silence, Part 1
The other day, I was in a medical office waiting room. On my left was a woman older than me with a cell phone featuring an old-fashioned ring (you know the one: DING-A-LING-A-LING-A-LING-A-LING…) Apparently, the woman has many more friends than I do, because her...
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
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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...
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The Sound of Silence, Part 1
The other day, I was in a medical office waiting room. On my left was a woman older than me with a cell phone featuring an old-fashioned ring (you know the one: DING-A-LING-A-LING-A-LING-A-LING…) Apparently, the woman has many more friends than I do, because her...
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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...
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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...