was discussing a situation with a friend of mine not long ago. she asked me what i thought god was asking me to do in this relationship. the answer came immediately... i sighed and shook my head as i typed my reply: "love them well".
i thought back to the last time i'd received those instructions: "love him well". it was at the end of my marriage. fortunately, i also remembered what i'd learned: "show me how, lord... show me how..."
a few days later, i headed away for a week's vacation. perhaps not having to work with them for a little while would give god a chance to teach me. i 