How To Communicate Effectively
How we say something is often as important as what we say. Tone of voice and facial expression matter and sometimes, we inadvertently take away from the true meaning of what we say. Continue reading “How To Communicate Effectively”
“The meek shall inherit the earth.” This fact from Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount is often ignored — typically by bullies and despots. Its most unfortunate that people don’t realize just how important this statement is.
Some Christians have elevated themselves and believe that God needs our help and that somehow, our Almighty Creator is reliant upon us. This of course is not true and its the other way around. The expression “good intentions” comes to mind on this matter.
Is cruelty now the new norm? Has America, which was once called “a shining beacon on a hill,” lost that honor? What has happened to our sense of fairness and compassion? These questions should concern all of us.
Becoming a positive person has its challenges, but remaining positive, can sometimes be even harder. Lets face it, this world can at times be quite traumatic and trying.
Helping others and uplifting each other, even complete strangers, is one of the most beautiful callings in the Christendom. We are taught to always do the right thing, even when its not always easy.
In order to become a better person, we first have to acknowledge our faults and short-comings. The same is true when we want to go from being negative, to being positive.
When we make an effort to become a positive person – to focus on the good and possibilities in life, we become more aware of people mired in the negative.
Have you heard the expression “a mouth full of scripture, but a heart full of hate?” Its been making the rounds lately and more and more people are giving serious thought as to what that means.
Mercy. What exactly does it mean to be merciful? Is mercy something we give freely? Are we quick to judge and condemn and slow to forgive and embrace? Do we put mercy first…or last?