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Generally, stubbornness is not regarded as a good quality to have. Stubborn people are usually shunned socially because people feel that they are hard to deal with. They are resistant to change and ideas. This quality inhibits growth in business and job opportunities, as well. However, stubbornness in some areas is a good characteristic. WhenContinue reading “Good Stubbornness”

When I looked at the news this morning, the first thing I noticed was that Congress argued with each other late into the night. Partisan disputes seem to be the norm these days. Everyone is holding onto their personal agendas and ideologies at the expense of the common good. James 4:1-2 says, “What causes quarrelsContinue reading “Wisdom That is Peaceable”

I am the stereotypical male shopper. When I go into a store I go straight to the item I want, pick it up and head to the cash register. I don’t evaluate the product against others in the same category and I am not very concerned with the relative price of my choice versus others.Continue reading “Comparison Shopping”

There is wisdom in counting the costs before embarking on a project. We should make sure that we have the funds available, expertise needed, friendly assistance, and energy to complete the work. Failure to properly evaluate these factors and gather the resources will inevitably lead to frustration and embarrassment. Many years ago, my wife andContinue reading “Having Sufficient Resources”

One of my granddaughters is a very picky eater. The problem is that she has never tasted most of the foods that she rejects. She doesn’t know whether they taste good or bad to her. She cannot explain why she won’t eat these foods, but we can’t change her mind. People do the same thingContinue reading “Picky Eater”