There is a great ten minute
video that explores three concepts: the church, the microcosm and the love of self. I appreciate their perspective as I bounce around trying to figure out what it means to be kind. In theory it is easy enough.
But when Benjamin starts ranting at full volume and continues late into the night the lofty aspirations get trashed.
Who can expect me to be patient with a kid who has autism???
The trouble is, any number of words fit in that sentence. Wife who overspends. Husband who is distant. Child who has tantrums. Boss who is unreasonable.
I am grateful to the two men who are in the conversation. They care
deeply about spiritual growth, and are not easily deterred by inconvenience, whining or excuses. I look forward to hearing what Curtis has to say in the opening plenary of the Day for Marriage coming February 15th. Maybe it will help me not throw in the towel with my son.
