November 2018 archive

There but for the grace of God go I.

The expression “There but for the grace of god go I” is attributed to English evangelical preacher and martyr, John Bradford (circa 1510–1555) as he watched criminals being led to execution. Regardless of its origin it is essentially saying if not for divine intervention or a degree of luck our lives could be very different. …

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A story about compassion

I wrote previously about how you don’t have to be a mental health expert to help someone who is struggling. Original post HERE Often it is enough for a person to know that someone cares and can empathise with their situation and pain. One of the great stories I heard that really emphasises this follows. …

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