Awhile back, Lee had a mom in clinic who needed a fellow mom more than a pediatrician. He gave her my phone number so she could call, and when he got home that afternoon, he gave me the mom’s phone number and suggested I call her first. Well. I knew I should call, but calling […]

Some people assume mercy is found in mostly weighty, significant events. We might wait years for the really important (and “valid”) circumstances which demand mercy. Actually, mercy is found in many small events. We might even miss them if we’re not looking, just like this tiny mushroom I discovered when we lived in Japan. Sometimes […]

I watched a dad yesterday holding a crying toddler at the park. She wanted to walk, and he was carrying her instead. I’ve been there: it’s always somewhat embarrassing when you are in a public place, and your children aren’t cooperating as planned. As the dad came near us, he saw some ducks along the […]

When I read Jesus’ instruction to be merciful like my father is merciful, I automatically ask myself whether I’m showing mercy to others today, or this week. More often than not, it seems, thinking about mercy reminds me that I need mercy for myself. I’m a little embarrassed, and I feel unworthy to think about […]