Well, to the dismay of many, I’m back. I just returned from a 10-day trip to Cuba with Herald of Truth. I’ll write in more detail about my experiences there, but here are a few highlights:
- Seeing the amazing work being done by Tony Fernandez and the Versalles Church of Christ in Matanzas
- Sharing in a worship service with about 500 dear brothers and sisters
- Witnessing the baptisms of 28 people on Sunday
- Marveling at the videos produced by the Cuban production team under the direction of Tim Frakes
- Speaking 7 times to the gathering at the XI National Preachers Conference
- Talking with brothers from the States who were present at the conference
- Visiting Manuel Manrique, one of the Cuban preachers from before the Revolution
- Spending time with Rex and Brenda Morgan, as well as the West Broward Church of Christ in Fort Lauderdale
- Coming home!
Glad to hear you had a safe and productive trip.
Tim,
My wife and i just watched a movie at some friends’ house Saturday night; it was the latest Karate Kid (the remake).
i wanted to pick your brain. What would you tell your children to do about bullies? i mean, right in the heat of the moment, when the bully is just starting to get threatening, what would you tell them is the best thing to do?
i know we share some of the same convictions about non-violence, but i won’t lie, it was difficult to watch that movie without feeling all the very strong vengeful sorts of feelings that most people do about other areas where peace and non-resistance is more obvious and intuitive to me.
–guy
Guy, that’s a tough one. As for the feelings, I think the fleshly drive for vengeance is natural; it’s part of the human nature that wars against the Spirit.
As for the practice, I’m still not sure of the best way to deal with bullies. Maybe someone else can shed some light.
Grace and peace,
Tim Archer