What’s that there in your eye? A log?
I was reminded of an age-old, but also important, adage at the poker table recently: You can’t judge a book by its cover. And that’s a vital reminder about human relationships. Yes, even for us pastors! If you would allow me to digress for just a moment: The thing most people who don’t play tournament poker don’t understand is that it can consist of hours upon hours of sheer boredom while you fold bad hand after bad hand, punctuated by seconds of scintillating excitement when you finally are dealt something of value that you can play. So, the key is: You gotta do something ...