What Dads do. We all love a good story. Whether reading or seeing a movie, watching TV, or even listening to someone tell about an adventure they had. An exceptional story can be captivating. Funny. Motivating. Moving. Heart pounding. Challenging. Kids especially love stories. Their imaginations are still young and wild, and they can be swept away by an adventure that is told to them. TV programs are made up of epic stories. With twists and turns and story arches. If you ever watched Lost or Heroes a few years ago, you experienced the twists and turns of stories. They made use of these story arches. " Lost" was good at this. You're on the island with a very intense sequence playing out before your eyes, and just as the scene shifts towards what will explain everything that is happening, they cut into a completely different scene. A whole new storyline that is being added in for no apparent reason at the time! Agghhhh!.... But they know that they have ...
Compassion is the pathway to mercy. Mercy is the dwelling place of grace. Grace is the divine empowerment to be who I am and to act from that identity. Grace is an unmerited gift bestowed upon me. It is available for all who seek it.