Knowing When To Quit
“You just don’t know when to quit…” I think I heard that phrase several times as a child and as a teenager. Whereas some people are really good at toeing up to a line, I have a tendency to cross… Continue Reading
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An Open Letter to Mr. Reading Comprehension Guy
Dear Mr. Reading Comprehension Guy*, Just in case you aren’t sure if this letter is meant for you, allow me to explain a few characteristics of Mr. Reading Comprehension Guy. You’ve had your fair share of internet debates. In your… Continue Reading
Why Online Discussions Are Seldom Profitable
I have greatly benefited from reading The Narcissism Epidemic. I found their insight into online discussion particularly helpful: …the system of comments, responses to comments, and so on encourages argument—and often one-sided argument. It’s not a true dialogue, as a… Continue Reading
How Our “But” Keeps Us From Obedience
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all” Romans 12:18 Yesterday, I posted an article that was mostly a quote from John Newton on the necessity of living at peace with our brothers and sisters… Continue Reading