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Why is it so hard to find encouragement and to give encouragement? I am not talking about empty flattery, but words that reach down into the soul of another and bring light and hope. Every day I need someone to come to me with words that build me up. We are so prone to sarcasm,Continue reading “Building Up Not Tearing Down”

In the courtroom, judges and juries listen to and see evidence in order to ascertain the truth and make a valid judgment. Witnesses will attest to their knowledge of the events and circumstances. Pertinent physical evidence will be presented and evaluated. Scientific research will be added to determine the validity of the evidence. Statements willContinue reading “Forensics of Faith”

As the temperatures outside fall, the thermostat inside is set at increasing levels. We compromise and set the thermostat at a level that is too low for her and too high for me, but bearable for both of us. If only it was so easy to regulate our internal emotional temperature. For instance, I amContinue reading “Climate Control”

As a kid, do you remember saying “That’s not fair” at some perceived injustice. When my sister or I said that phrase, it usually had to do with desserts. One of us would complain that the other received more than we did. Perhaps you complained that your sibling was allowed to do something that youContinue reading “That’s Not Fair”

Raising our voices can be a sign that something good is happening. But it can also result from an unpleasant experience. A sports fan loudly cheers when his team scores, but also harshly scolds his team’s mistakes. Crowds scream allegiance to their favorite personalities and performers, but loudly rebuke those that they disagree with. WeContinue reading “Lifting Our Voices”