biblical wisdom

  • Optimism

    Are You Optimistic? The Online Etymology Dictionary is my friend. It often confirms my quasi-informed suspicions about words and their origins—including the word optimism. When I say that I am optimistic, I want to know whether what I think I mean is what I am actually saying. The word came into English through the French…

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  • What Is Maturity?

    Maturity is not guaranteed by age. I am meditating on maturity. We can grow old and still remain stuck in childish notions, habits, and patterns. At the same time, some people begin to mature remarkably early. They embrace who they are. They acknowledge their pain and struggles. They decide to move forward. They open themselves…

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