Style and Tone of Communications
“The style and tone of your communications are messages in and of themselves.” – Eric Harvey
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Learn Their Name
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans … Continue reading →
People With Sharp Tongues
“People with sharp tongues often end up cutting their own throats.”
Continue reading →Before You Criticize Someone
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile a way and you have their shoes.”
Continue reading →Dinner on a Plane
It was mealtime during our trip on a small airline. “Would you like dinner?” the flight attendant asked the man seated in front of me. “What are my choices?” he asked. “Yes or no,” she replied.
Continue reading →English is a Crazy Language!
Let’s face it — English is a crazy language. There is neither egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger, neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while … Continue reading →
The Five Finger Prayer
Your thumb is nearest you. Begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a “sweet duty.” The next finger … Continue reading →
Top Christian Break Up Lines Used by Women
“I’m sorry, I’ve found someone more spiritual.” “I’m sorry, it’s just not God’s will.” “I feel called to the ministry…very soon and very far from you as soon as possible.” “I’m sorry, it could never work. I’m a sanguine and … Continue reading →
A Simple Smile
“I will never understand all the good that a simple smile can accomplish.” – Mother Teresa
Continue reading →A Duty to Encourage
“We have a duty to encourage one another. Many a time a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept a man on his feet. Blessed is the man who speaks such a word.” – William Barclay
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