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We tend to get back what we give out

This is not a hard and fast principle that will hold true in every encounter but as a general rule of thumb it will tend to be correct in most situations: We will typically receive back to us the type of attitude, demeanor and behavior we present to others.

So, if we want to receive more kindness, courtesy, respect, graciousness and friendliness, we need to go first. We need to be the initiators of kindness, courtesy, respect, graciousness and friendliness.

Do you find that you frequently get a bad attitude from others?

It might be helpful to consider the attitude you are regularly presenting.

There’s a well-known phrase in the Bible—it is something Jesus said—which does not perfectly illustrate the point I am making but the practice of this phrase gets at the same basic idea: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Matthew 7:12

Come on a Christmas Day trip with us!

 

We do not have to participate in the insanity

 

It’s possible that you already know what to do

 

Merry Christmas in Iraq?

 

Willing to deal with hassle because of love?

 

Jesus rips the experts

 

Are we using our influence wisely?

 

Bad choices and second chances

 

The Second Coming of Jesus. Are you ready?

 

Who are you? A co-heir with Jesus, a child of God.

 

We will be outsiders in our own culture

 

We cannot learn much if we already think we know everything

 

The truth is stubborn

 

Lucy's modern dance routine

 

We cannot fool God

 

Seeing transformation happen

 

What about freedom?

 

Be ready to tell your story

 

A Rare and Incredible Talent. I Miss Him.

I was just watching some video clips of Robin Williams. What a stunning comic force of nature he was. His wit; his ability to go from one character and voice to another in seconds; his lightning fast speed with improvisational humor; it was extraordinary.

 

As someone who has tried to stand in front of a group of people and generate laughs (and not being successful at it, on more than a few occasions) I marvel at Robin’s talent. It is almost as if he is from another planet. His comic talent not only makes me laugh but it makes my mouth drop open in awe.

 

To say that Robin was in a category all by himself is a tremendous understatement.

 

It seems like so many great comedians die too soon. It makes me sad because I miss the person. But it also makes me sad because we need all the laughter we can get.

Is God the originator of evil?

 

Finley does not like Lucy's fashion choices

 

Forgiveness helps deliver us from unhealthy bitterness and resentment

 

What we do might be the tangible answer to someone’s prayer

 

We can’t grow if we think God is against us