The coding session today was enjoyable. I completed the Pyramid Generator project and began working on the Gradebook App project. I hadn’t seen this project in the curriculum menu before, so I wonder if it’s a new addition. It’s more challenging than the previous projects because you have to complete the functions on your own. As a result, I’m progressing through this project more slowly than the others.
Karissa’s birthday is next week. This month is passing by quickly; I didn’t realize it was coming up so soon. Alex will graduate from high school on the same day. Karissa isn’t too happy about sharing her special day.
Kel made a sandwich for me. When she’s at home, she ensures that I eat properly. I eat when no one is home, but it’s usually something quick and easy that isn’t considered a proper lunch. We took a break and went to the post office to pick up a package.
I’m almost finished with “Safe People,” I look forward to moving on to my other two books. The second to last chapter covers how we can become safe people. Finally! The first step is to ‘Learn to ask for help.’ It’s interesting to note that forms of the word ‘ask’ appear nearly 800 times in the Bible. We must ask for help to develop humility, take initiative, and cultivate a grateful character. The second step is to ‘Learn to Need,’ which I interpret as not being needy cause that would be bad. The third step is to ‘Invite the Truth About Yourself,’ which is the most challenging step. Then, there’s ‘Enter into Forgiveness,’ which can be difficult. The book also discusses ‘Working through Resistance’ and ‘Giving Something Back,’ which means helping others. However, I was put off by the mention of non-Christians as those who need help. The book offers sound advice, even though I may not be the target audience. The religious standpoint is problematic. Even though it wasn’t advertised in the book as such, this book was written by Christians for Christians.
The final chapter discusses the repair or replacement of relationships. However, it is essential to note that the overarching theme of the entire Bible is the reconciliation of broken relationships. This implies that every relationship requires effort to address and resolve issues, even in the face of the most severe transgressions. This helps to explain the actions of certain Christians who continue to support a partner or family member despite their involvement in a heinous crime. The chapter emphasizes the importance of prioritizing repair efforts. While I do acknowledge that some relationships can and should be mended, there are instances where a person may be too toxic or abusive to maintain a connection with. The chapter also discusses the concept of being “long-suffering,” as modeled by God. It encourages readers to develop an abundant life and meaningful service to God by dealing with unsafe people redemptively. Ultimately, the book, “Safe People,” is about how to serve God better through our relationships. That should have been the title of this book.
