Mornings with Tolstoy – Day Thirteen

By WILLIAM PRENTISS “Judge not that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” — Matthew 7:1-2 I often heard in childhood that we are prone to judge others by their actions but ourselves by our intentions. […]

Asking For and Giving Forgiveness Matters

Pontificus Minimus Opines “Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” — Mark Twain. Ole Pontificus can be a tad bit testy at times, particularly when hungry, out of money, or just plain antsy due to being his dysfunctional self. Last week, he was edgier than necessary with […]