by marshal | Aug 17, 2017 | Attitude, Love
"I am so sorry. I spilled coffee on your clean counter." With a disarming laugh and a twinkle in his eye, the manager of the convenience store who had been cleaning the counter replied, "Oh, this is not a problem. I look at this spill as job security....
by marshal | Jul 20, 2017 | Attitude, Stewardship
Why do words carry such significance? I tell you, on the day of judgement people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words will you be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:26-27 ESV Assuming responsibility for...
by marshal | Jul 14, 2017 | Attitude, Identity
It is easier to communicate that I am a Christ-follower in a taxi cab than in a conversation at my medical university where, at opportune moments, silence is my choice. Why, in certain circumstances, am I hesitant to risk? Is it embarrassment? Is it fear of looking...
by marshal | Jun 15, 2017 | Attitude, Importance
In today’s world where cynicism, sarcasm, and edginess are in vogue, “wholesome” sounds rather boring or naïve. I would not want to be thought of as boring or naïve. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is...
by marshal | Jun 8, 2017 | Attitude
Words often develop meanings apart from the original dictionary definitions. The word tolerant is an example. To be tolerant is to respectfully disagree, enduring another's opinion while still maintaing your own. However, when I respectfully disagree within...
by marshal | May 11, 2017 | Attitude, Gratitude, Stewardship
A major airline recently revealed that the seats in economy class would be placed closer together. I thought the seats were already too tight. Of course, the airline that made that announcement is the airline I most frequently fly. Sometimes the hospitality industry...
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