Tag: disagreements

The Power of Language

Words mediate differences or exacerbate disagreements.  “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 NIV My thoughts and comments today are about, “the power of language.” Language is vital for communication and coordination of common efforts. Without […]

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Simple Instructions

“Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.” Romans 12:18 NLT The Bible gives simple instructions for living peaceably by resolving differences. My thoughts and comments today are about “simple instructions.” Hours ago, I was trying to fix a problem, unsuccessfully at first. My computer […]

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Quarrels

“It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife.” Proverbs 20:3 NIV “A person who always has to be right will live a lonely and unhappy life.” My thoughts and comments today are about “quarrels.” Did you ever watch a couple of preschoolers quarrel? Not a very pretty sight. They […]

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