The Butter Battle Book

 Dr. Seuss wrote the Butter Battle Book at the night of the race focused on nuclear explosives - who had the most, who could use them to the worst degree, and where we stood. He took something as complex as nuclear devices and broke it down to something as simple as butter - we fight over things that start out simple - wanting to have the most wealth, power, and prestige, but then it escalates.

   Of course this is a social commentary on national wars, but we let the same thing happen in our lives. We let things spiral out of control instead of trying to talk about differences, or even accepting that differences can exist. Who do you need to simply talk to this week instead of fight with? Who do you need to ask forgiveness from? Who do you need to love with the radical love of Jesus Christ?