This morning I was looking for a parking spot at the hospital. I thought I saw an open spot between two vehicles, and wondered if I could fit comfortably in the spot. The idea came to mind, if they were parked between THEIR lines, I should be fine. They had, so sure enough, I was able to easily park and get in to my appointment without problem. If either of those drivers had parked over a line, it would have made it either uncomfortable for me to park or impossible. As I was walking in the thought came of parking spots paralleling BOUNDARIES in relationships. Several weeks ago, I read a quote by Prentis Hemphill, “Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously”. If someone is so pushy with their opinions, preferences and needs, their is little to no room for mine . If I am too pushy with my opinions, preferences and needs, there is little to no room for theirs . Have you ever been in a relationship where the other person has virtually left no room fo
Have you ever heard of “The Garden”? It’s my favorite allegory to listen to at Easter—click here to listen. It’s the story of a possessive, domineering landlord and a humble gardener who LOVES his garden and wants so much to clear the weeds and help things grow. It’s a powerful and stirring story of good versus evil, despair versus hope and a Man who sacrifices and suffers greatly to save.