humility

A couple of years ago, I heard a wise elder describe a church split in an incredibly gracious way. He had been on one side of the schism and some in the room had been on the other. They had all long-since reunited, but if you’ve ever been through one of those things, you know the memories last and the pain can linger. So here’s what he said; “I experienced those events differently than some of you in the room, but it is a part of a history that shapes all of us.” A masterful combination of truth and grace. … Read more…