I gave some analogies of confrontations and dialogs on the world stage with national leaders. Of all the major tensions there is a notable exception as the leaders of North and South Korea have had multiple face-to-face meetings in the last few weeks. Others, such as our president, just raise the level of tension, but those two, who remain technically in a formally declared war, communicate. It is a remarkable difference compared to the US, UK, or Israel versus anyone else. Dialog is a marvelous thing.

I suggest this model is a good idea for the family. I don’t think you will have any trouble finding that agreeable with the Scripture.

There was a remarkable meeting at the border between the two Koreas a few weeks ago with the two leaders. A short time later there was a second meeting. Isn’t this a great model? All does not have to be resolved in the first dialog, but the first dialog must take place.

Please offer anything, with whatever terms you like, but open dialog.

I often dwell on Lamentations 3:21-23 “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” It is a conscious effort on our part to bring it to mind, but it is the Lord’s faithfulness, not ours, that bring mercy. My petition to the Lord is daily and consistent for years that He will show His mercy to us. Dorothy-Jane, I love you!