It’s hard to be vulnerable enough to receive with thankfulness. Don’t make these assumptions when you receive gifts.
Before You Give
Things to think about before you give and receive gifts in our privileged society.
House of Wisdom
This makes me think I should be more concerned with my private intentions than what books are in the library.
On the Floor, Not at the Table
It’s my understanding that sitting at a Rabbi’s feet showed a posture of learning. You were their disciple if you sat at there. This is why it was so significant that Mary, a woman, sat at Jesus’ feet instead of tending the home in the Mary/Martha story.
For Your Viewing Pleasure
You weren’t made for the sole viewing pleasure of the masses.