Tag Archives: kindness

Fully Known

When our kids were very small, our daughter would often speak on behalf of her brother, who was two years younger than she. She would tell people what he was thinking or what he wanted. She was correct most of the time. Sometimes we have people in our lives that can speak for us, knowingContinue reading “Fully Known”

Forbearance

We’ve driven a few hundred miles over the last couple of days.  It amazes me what people believe are acceptable actions they can take when driving a motor vehicle. I confess that when someone else’s driving endangers the lives of my family members, I can get pretty upset. At times, I am tempted to letContinue reading “Forbearance”

Kindness Received, Kindness Given

A few years ago a movement called “Pass It Forward” became popular, largely based upon a movie. The idea was to pass on to others the kindnesses that we receive. The movie told the story of a boy who did so and sparked a wave of kindness through his school and family. Psalm 41:1-3 says,Continue reading “Kindness Received, Kindness Given”

Building Up or Tearing Down

When we do something nice for someone, somehow we feel good inside. But when we are harsh or unkind toward someone, we feel bad inside and it probably takes some time and specific actions to feel better. Proverbs 11:17 says, “Your own soul is nourished when you are kind, but you destroy yourself when youContinue reading “Building Up or Tearing Down”