Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest.
Not everyone is at the top of his or her game all the time - you can't be.
Take care of things close to home first. Straighten up your room before you save the world. Then save the world.
It is not easy writing someone a postcard. The size and shape of the card cut you down to size.
It's fun to have a crush on somebody, even one that lasts only fifteen seconds. In New York I can go down the street and have a crush on somebody coming toward me, and then she walks by and the crush disappears. It's quite pleasant.
Collaborating with someone who doesn't understand your language nor you theirs stretches you open even wider, into a sort of very large free fall.
It seems more than likely that the translating of poetry is going to rub off on the translator if he or she is a poet.
Strike fast, strike hard, strike often.
When you win the toss - bat. If you are in doubt, think about it, then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague then bat.
We know the excitement of getting a present - we love to unwrap it to see what is inside. So it is with our children. They are gifts we unwrap for years as we discover the unique characters God has made them.
When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love them.