Proverbs 10:19

I like Judge Judy…for the most part. Her candor is sometimes too harsh for my taste, but I like the fact she stands up for truth and justice. She calls herself a truth detector and often will remark “God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason.” The truth of that statement is... [Read More]…

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. -Proverbs 10:19, NKJV People’s criticisms say a lot… …but not necessarily anything about the one criticized. This is a lesson impressed upon me during my formal training in clinical pastoral care. It is an important lesson to remember … Continue reading “People’s Criticisms Say A Lot…”…

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. -Proverbs 10:19, NKJV People’s criticisms say a lot… …but not necessarily anything about the one criticized. This is a lesson impressed upon me during my formal training in clinical pastoral care. It is an important lesson to remember … Continue reading “Sometimes the criticism just reveals the critic.”…

Schedules, Deadlines and Prayer: What Do They Have in Common? Time. Whether it's a meeting, task or appointment, schedules are part of our lives.…

I did something stupid this week. I engaged on social media. Sigh…

I realize now that Benedict is challenging us. With his specific examples, the precise details of instructions, the master explains that a spirit of silence is a gift, perhaps a virtue. Obtained by strict self-control, a focus on the other, external noise can fade into oblivion.…

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. -Proverbs 10:19, NKJV People’s criticisms say a lot… …but not necessarily anything about the one criticized. This is a lesson impressed upon me during my formal training in clinical pastoral care. It is an important lesson to remember … Continue reading “Criticisms say a lot…”…

“A person convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” My non-meddlesome mom knows this. But the older I get the more I want her advice.…

Social media is destroying us. I don’t say that lightly, either. We are losing our ability to sympathize with people. We’ve replaced the virtue of compassion with crassness. Instead of using……

Appropriateness of speech is totally subjective. The speech one person finds acceptable someone else might decide is wildly unacceptable. It’s nearly impossible to find two humans who fully agree o……