A friend, made an interesting comment about people's opinions. He said that if who he's talking to can recount several of the strong points of the opposing side, then he can tell that they have thought about what they believe--or rather they haven't been brainwashed. =0) I wonder if I can do that. That's a pretty challenging thought to me. Do I listen enough to the other side to understand where they're coming from? Or is my pride getting in the way as I hold onto what I believe and it keeps me from hearing the other side? Just food for thought...
The other day I was discussing a book with my mom and explaining to her my concern about how "blame" is cast upon the child in the story. My mom commented about how deeply I read and consider what is written. Sometimes I wonder if I go overboard. Am I questioning too much? Am I overreacting? Why am I reacting this way? I come back to knowing that God wired me this way. But, I also reflect on how God has guided my path through the maze of books I've read over the past few years and what I've learned from the books themselves and from reading them. Recently, I read a book that troubled me. The book I finished reading was Guiltless Living by Ginger Hubbard. When I began reading it, I found myself puzzled and then disconcerted. And in the end, I cried. But, I cried for a different reason than one might suspect. I'd like to explain. I did not read Ms. Hubbard's previous book “ Don't Make Me Count to Three ”, but I knew from f...
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