You'll never regret doing this

So it happened again…

Your family gathered for some 4th of July shenanigans.

This time, you swore off talking to Aunt Marge about America’s future of… well, everything.

Bless her heart, she’s like a walking encyclopedia of hot takes.

But as fate would have it, there you were. Cornered by potato salad, nodding and smiling like a bobblehead.

And just when you’re ready to wind up a reality-check, you remember that whole ‘love is patient, love is kind’ thing from the Bible.

Imagine that…

Here’s a trick: practice patience.

You likely never wish you were less patient.

And it’s not worth ruining your day (and those you love), either.

Alexa, play ‘Let it Go’ from the Frozen soundtrack.

Proverbs 14:29 says, “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”

So next time you wanna let ‘er fly…

Take a breath. Heck, take two if it helps.

Ask yourself if this will matter for eternity - or even a month from now.

The answer won’t surprise you.

Geronimo, Amen!

Sweet, that’s issue #8 of The Spark. Welcome to the new people who signed up since last week! And huge thanks to everyone who referred a friend. 🙏

Aunt Marge wants you to be more patient. And her thoughts on the decline of handwritten letters… she’s on to something!