Laura and her guest, Meredith Hodge, discuss what they avoid and what they run to in the pursuit of comfort. They address conflict and pre-grieving situations and what it looks like to "pursue peace even when it's uncomfortable." And you'll hear how they relate comfort to easy buttons and Handel's Messiah. Finally they'll talk about an ultimate source of comfort and how good it is.
01:44 Meredith shares about conflict and comfort
03:25 The Staples Easy Button
04:09 Laura shares about pre-grieving and comfort
07:20 Not being afraid of feeling uncomfortable.
12:42 Getting practical with seeking better comfort than conflict-avoidance
14:57 Getting practical with seeking better comfort than technology
20:01 What's really good
23:43 Meredith's favorite "F" word
Handel's Messiah: Comfort Ye
Verses referred to:
Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. Hebrews 4:15, Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 49:13-16