Dearest Rachel – This isn’t the first time it’s been said here, and I can guarantee that it won’t be the last, but it’s dismaying to note how much of the content of this site, these letters, are in the first person. There is far too much in here of “I,” “me,” and “my,” andContinue reading “Our Own Main Character”
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Dreams of Alter Egos
Dearest Rachel – It’s been a while since I’ve had a dream worth telling you about (and had both the time to write it down before it dissipated and no real topic to discuss with you that might supersede it). The problem is, while it may have answered a long-known problem of science fiction whileContinue reading “Dreams of Alter Egos”
from Rachel: Another Side of Self-Absorption
Hopefully, the familiar Scripture segment [Daniel 3:1-7] sparked recollection of yesterday’s lesson. What point from the lesson spoke most personally to you and why? “I suppose the question at the bottom of… page 49. I do focus too much on people’s outfits, haircuts, etc.” [C]onstantly thinking little of ourselves is still constantly thinking about ourselves.Continue reading “from Rachel: Another Side of Self-Absorption”
from Rachel: Much Contempt
As we zero in on the second half of the psalm, what specific reason did the psalmist give for requesting mercy? “They had endured much contempt.” Surely we all know what it’s like to be treated disrespectfully. Meditate on the word for a moment. Offer your own general definition of disrespect; then give two examples.Continue reading “from Rachel: Much Contempt”
Letters to Rachel 