A Pat on the Back

A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae away from a kick in the pants, but it's miles ahead in terms of results.

Damaging Criticism

A man who is continually criticized becomes good for nothing, the effect of criticism knocks all the gumption and power out of him.

Listen Up, Long Ears

If one man calls you a donkey, pay him no mind. If two men call you a donkey, get a saddle.

Constructive Criticism

"Criticism," said Ralph Waldo Emerson, "should not be querulous and wasting, all knife and root-puller, but guiding, instructive, inspiring--a ...

Cow Envy

From John Maxwell's book The Winning Attitude:

Two cows were grazing in a pasture when they saw a milk truck pass. On the side of the truck were the ...

The Purpose of Discernment

When we discern that people are not going on spiritually and allow the discernment to turn to criticism, we block our way to God. God never gives us discernment ...

Too Self-Centered to Do Christ's Will?

If I really wanted only Christ's will (as I claim), then when you remind me in front of a nominating committee that I never get things in on time, ...

Backwards Creation

... you can safely assume you've created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.

Silence Isn't Always Golden

At times one hesitates to reprove or admonish evil-doers, either because one seeks a more favorable moment or fears his rebuke might make them worse, ...

Praying for the Pastor

If a church wants a better pastor, it can get one by praying for the one it has.