from Rachel: Identifying Your Own Way (part one)

“‘If you are contented with simply being nice, and you are ignoring that the ability is a gift from God, you are still a rebel’ – C. S. Lewis” “‘Immaturity’ is really selfishness and self-centeredness – putting our own pleasures and happiness above everyone else’s needs and happiness.’ “Take Time to Reflect:“I feel most secureContinue reading “from Rachel: Identifying Your Own Way (part one)”

Pondering Addiction

Dearest Rachel – It’s said that humans are, as a rule, narcissistic and self-centered, with no innate sense of empathy; whether that’s due to the Fall or something else, anyone is free to make theories about the underlying cause. It dismays me to go through these letters and see all the use of the first-personContinue reading “Pondering Addiction”

The Center of the Universe

Dearest Rachel – As much as I try to stay out of the boys’ business when they’re watching stuff, they do tend to be a little bit noisy from time to time. Both the shows they watch and the discussions they have are almost impossible to drown out, even from our bedroom on the oppositeContinue reading “The Center of the Universe”