Through the experience of memory, you recall what you have done, and you therefore attach yourself to it and perceive yourself through prior experience.
The experience of testifying and the aftermath have changed my life
Well, of course it was a very trying time for me, and fortunately I had a lot of people who were supportive. A lot of people who were writing and calling and saying they were praying for me. Some people sent me Scripture, and that helped.
Whether we call it a job or a career, work is more than just something we do. It is a part of who we are.
The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other.
My parents are older, and they lead a somewhat sheltered life. It was difficult to talk with them about things that were embarrassing to me, and that I had never spoken to them about
I became the messenger who had to be killed
The West has institutions that can punish the misconduct of individuals. What drove Rwanda and Africa into decline was the fact that certain people weren't held accountable. When we move to make corrupt mayors or officers answer to the courts, people always immediately say that we are repressive. But should we allow these people to continue to get away with it?
I like nice clothes, whether they're dodgy or not.
People in love often become edgy, dangerous. They lose their sense of perspective.
The majority of us do not enthrone God, we enthrone common sense. We make our decisions and then ask the real God to bless our God's decision.