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Tag Archives: understanding
The Way You See…
Thought for the Week “The way you see the world is how you live it.” ~J.R. Rim “See first, think later, then test. But always see first. Otherwise, you will only see what you were expecting.” ~Douglas Adams “When we … Continue reading
Posted in Quips and Quotes
Tagged beauty, C.S. Lewis, Douglas Adams, perspective, photography, seeing, thought for the week, understanding, wisdom
11 Comments
Reach Out
Thought for the Week “Reach out” is the contemporary term for making contact. People don’t simply “get in touch with” others anymore, they “reach out” to them. There’s something sweet and maybe a little desperate about that phrase in this … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged cat, Colossians 3: 13-14, communication, peacemaking, reconciliation, thought for the week, tolerance, understanding
24 Comments
On This Date…
192 years ago, the first railroad accident occurred in Quincy, Massachusetts, proving the then-state-of-the-art technology was not quite “accident-proof.” 175 years ago, the last of the Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young arrived in Utah. The door-to-door visits came later. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged Bob Dylan, Ecclesiastes 1:9-10, history, railroad, Terry Pratchett, thought for the week, understanding, wisdom
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Mercy Is Strength in Disguise
Thought for the Week Our current culture loves to point out people’s failings. It makes us feel strong, righteous. But how often do we really know why others act–or fail to act–the way they do? Before we ridicule or punish … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged courage, failure, forgiveness, J.R.R. Tolkein, Jodi Picoult, mercy, thought for the week, understanding
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The Second Black Sheep
Originally posted on Kamina A. Fitzgerald Ed.D.:
The school bell has rung, class is now in session. I would like to talk about the black sheep, but not in the way one may suppose. I want to talk about…
Posted in Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged black sheep, blogging, Featured Blogger, jealousy, kindness, ostracism, social distancing, understanding
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What Do Colors Mean Around the World?
Originally posted on A Better Man:
The internet is chock full of infographics and posts that explain the psychological associations of various colors to help people and brands choose the perfect hue for their product, logo, or living room wall.…
Mental Health: Acceptance (Part I)
Originally posted on K E Garland:
Around 2005, I found my biological mother’s side of the family, and with that came a narrative about my family’s mental health. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services sent me a thick…
Posted in Culture, Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged blogger, blogging, family, featured, mental health, relationships, understanding
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Hey, If They Can Get Along…
(Click on any image to enlarge it, or start slide show) A quick reminder from the animal kingdom: We don’t have to be like each other to get along. Heck, we don’t even have to be the same species!
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged animals, cats, compassion, dogs, friendship, getting along, tolerance, understanding
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