Rocks are part of God’s creation. Humanity is part of God’s creation. Though rocks are hard, with enough force they can be crushed or split open. But what of the hardness of humanity? What marks the readiness of the human response to the Will of the … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE ROCK!
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TRUISM OF TWO-ISM!
There are many tasks -- even ones which may not necessarily be pleasant, but necessary -- which take on a completely different aura when joined in with others. That togetherness also adds potential to productivity. As has been said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” (Helen Adams Keller) Have we … [Read more...] about TRUISM OF TWO-ISM!
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 4 of 4)
Considering the expression “whatever” not dismissively or permissively, we are to comprehensively consider the way we are with others. What marks our expectation and interaction in all of life’s encounters? Are we allowing the actions of others to dictate ours, or are we continuing to be mindful of what we … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 4 of 4)
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 1 of 4)
An expression I have somewhat grown to dislike is the response “Whatever”, especially since the tone in which it is expressed is generally dismissive of what has been said. It is almost as if to say, “I’m done listening.” The word “whatever” has also been used in a permissive sense; … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 1 of 4)
CRICISM!
Sometimes life can seem like living on a stage being viewed by an audience of critics. We don’t like to be criticized, but it happens. We may find ourselves being criticized when we are wrong, and it will occur because we are all imperfect beings. However, we may also find ourselves being criticized when we are … [Read more...] about CRICISM!
