We'll go to more trouble to remove a pebble from our shoe than we will a problem from our heart.
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It is well with my soul
Lately, the hymn It is Well with My Soul has been on my mind. So, I thought I’d refresh my memory on the story behind it. This song was written in 1873 by Horatio Spafford (1828-1888), a successful Christian lawyer and businessman from Chicago. In addition to his thriving law practice, Spafford was also heavily … Continue reading It is well with my soul
Dealing with a Friend’s Grief: The Art of Saying Nothing
When someone is grieving over devastating loss, sometimes the best thing to say is nothing and the best thing to do is just being there.