Tipping the Scales
When I was a child I loved black licorice, cherry licorice, chocolate, and, well, almost all candy. Candy was tasty, and in short supply in my house. Candy, I believed, brought me happiness. I wanted candy, and I needed cash to buy candy.
I picked up pennies in the ground, checked phone booths and candy machines for unclaimed change. I was always on the lookout for stray money.
Stray Money
When I was eleven or so I went with a youth leader and a group of boys for pizza. I must admit I’m not certain what my previous experiences were in restaurants, but I know what I did that night.
Push-Ups & Donuts
On Friday Shannon read this story that my dad had sent to us. It captured my attention. I hope it captures yours too.
“DON’T LEAVE IT ON THE DESK”
There was a certain Professor of Religion named Dr. Christianson, a studious man who taught at a small college in the western United States .
Dr. Christianson taught the required survey course in Christianity at this particular institution. Every student was required to take this course their freshman year, regardless of his or her major.
Thanksgiving Advice #2 – Dealing With Angry “Loved Ones”
When tempers flare during your holiday gatherings here’s another piece of wise advice:
Choose to not to use hurtful words.
A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! [Proverbs 15:18, 23]
You do not have to hurt the other person back. Their words do not have power over you, you do.
Be Kind to Others – Kindness is Costly
It’s cost awareness that prompted President Obama’s health care plan. It’s cost awareness that prompted his supporters to support his plan. And, it’s cost awareness that prompts his detractors to scream and howl.
I must admit that the dollar signs and costs of the health care plan has caused me to glaze over. I also glaze over when:
- A baseball player, even one as good as Ryan Howard, needs $125 million dollars to play a game he loves.
- I cannot grasp the benefit of searching for Noah’s Ark
- I cannot grasp the complexity of the debt problems in Greece
