Everyone is right at least once.

I have a wise friend. She is stealthy, not showy. Her personality is outgoing; most people who meet her would describe her as an extrovert. I have the privilege of knowing better, knowing her better. She is an introvert and a master of deflection.

Over the decades we have been friends, I have learned many things from her. Sometimes, she has to remind me of past lessons. I can be a slow learner.

My favorite bit of wisdom most recently delivered was “Everyone is right at least once.”.

Think about it. The people you disagree with most, the people you find really annoying, the family member who always knows best-Everyone is right at least once. The beauty of this is not just the most obvious truth in the statement, it is in the deeper invitation to remove barriers and prejudices, to listen without assumptions. An invitation to remove one’s own need to be right.

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Aeschylus, the father of tragedy

Jul 16, 2026

Of course, introducing another person into our lives is where drama begins. How often have I thought that everything would be just great if not for something this person did or how that person behaved? Just as Aeschylus figured out in his plays, our lives are much more challenging and interesting because of the people we spend time with, the people we love, the people we randomly encounter each day.

Slow down.

Jul 10, 2026

Distinguishing between important and urgent has been one of my on-going discussions with myself. I am susceptible to acting like there is not enough time to accomplish all that is on my list. In reality, when I slow down, time slows down. I needed a reminder and I got not just one, several.

Finding God in the Quiet

Jul 2, 2026

In this heartfelt conversation, Kristan sat down with licensed minister Laura Sharp-Waites to talk about what happens when life feels heavy, faith feels distant, and you're carrying more than you know how to hold. Laura shares how seasons of physical, emotional, and...