You’ve heard them, the non apology apology. “I’m sorry my [words,actions,deeds] hurt your feelings.” “I’m sorry for any misunderstanding there may have been.” “I’m sorry you’re upset.” You’ve heard people say things like this. I’ve said things like this. You might have too. It’s almost an apology, but not quite. I have not really taken […]
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Coffee, the drink of heroes
In his essay “A Cup of Coffee” ( in Against the Tide, page 186) Miroslav Volf relates the story of a three year old girl who was shot by a sniper in front of her house in Sarajevo. When asked by journalist Zlatko Dizdarevic about this experience, the girl’s father said two interesting things. Dizdarevic […]
Conversation in Faith 