I loved this. Thank you, George. I tried to be the kind of dad to my kids as you describe yours, and they became well-adjusted, critically examining, good citizens—of both Cities. I grew up in a home with judgment, suspicion, and abuse, and I decided that would end with me. I love the obedience/gratitude analogy that you draw. Lately I’ve been thinking about the obedience/therapy analogy that early Christians held, and that still is central to the Eastern Church. I think these analogies harmonize.
Thanks, Glen! What a kind comment and what an important pivot you made. I feel very grateful that my Dad made that pivot away from some of the ways he was raised.
I really appreciate this perspective of obedience. It resonates deeply with me and fills me with….yes…gratitude. Thanks for writing and sharing.
I loved this. Thank you, George. I tried to be the kind of dad to my kids as you describe yours, and they became well-adjusted, critically examining, good citizens—of both Cities. I grew up in a home with judgment, suspicion, and abuse, and I decided that would end with me. I love the obedience/gratitude analogy that you draw. Lately I’ve been thinking about the obedience/therapy analogy that early Christians held, and that still is central to the Eastern Church. I think these analogies harmonize.
Thanks, Glen! What a kind comment and what an important pivot you made. I feel very grateful that my Dad made that pivot away from some of the ways he was raised.
“God is a spendthrift of lovingkindness.” Thanks for the eloquent and heartfelt reminder.
Beautiful as always. Your dad’s example brought tears to my eyes.