Having the capacity to talk a lot brings certain pitfalls that I’m conscious of slipping into from time to time. Ray Ortlund helpfully lays out the type of speech that leaders should keep in mind in their efforts to cultivate a gospel culture. 1. Wisdom Saying only Christ-honoring, life-giving things. Always asking oneself, “Do the words …
This Norwegian ad about accommodating and accepting the presence of guide dogs makes the point that it wouldn’t work so well if other animals were used in their place. It also serves as an illustration that while something may seem an inconvenience, other alternatives would be much, much worse. ht
Very helpful for those of us never lacking something to say. From True Woman. ht 1. When you have no idea what to say Proverbs 17:28: “Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.” 2. When you’re wrongly accused 1 Peter 2:23: “When he was …
This made us all laugh. Laugh in that ‘Yeah, that pretty much sums it up for me…’ sort of way. source
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