Hebrews 5:12-14 (KJV) "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
Proverbs 27:17 (KJV) "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."
But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; & therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
James 3:8-9
Across the US young people are reporting more depression. Rates of depression have skyrocketed among kids, teens, and young adults under 25. Experts
say these young people are at serious risk of long-term mental-health issues, and more could be done to help them. Depression rates in the US
are soaring ...
This is part of an ongoing series on how the left uses loaded language to distort reality and shape our thinking. It’s also an effort to describe the unspoken assumptions which underlie these clichés. Democratic Socialism – Based on the principle that theft is okay if a majority votes to steal your
money ...
The modern workplace may be finally undergoing a period of self-reflection as the demand for better and more civil working environments is moving to the forefront. This demand is not new. Employees have always framed the majority of reports made to ethics and compliance hotlines as issues of respect and fair treatment ...
Earlier today, my attention was directed to a thread on an Internet discussion forum that lamented how much America had changed over the years. I don’t know exactly why, but the posts on that thread really touched me. Those of us that are old enough to remember what America was like before the Internet
grew up in a much simpler time. Yes, we didn’t have all of the luxuries that we take for granted in 2019, but we found joy in the simple things and people
were generally much happier. Today, we seemingly have so much going for us, and yet people are lonelier,
more disconnected and more depressed than ever before ...
What is Civil Disobedience? Civil disobedience is defined as “a public, non-violent and conscientious breach of law undertaken with the aim of bringing about a change in laws or government policies. On this account, the persons who practice civil disobedience are willing to accept the legal consequences of their actions, as this shows their fidelity to the rule of law ...
It's a time of deepening political divisions in the United States, with people on opposite ends of the political spectrum not only disagreeing but many really disliking the other side. That dislike has been growing for decades. In the midst of all that division and dislike, there are growing calls for
civility. One poll shows that a majority of Americans say incivility is a major problem. And an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll says that the country's
civility crisis is deepening and that a majority of Americans fear it will lead to violence ...
When false and malicious speech roils the body politic, when racism and violence surge, the right and role of freedom of speech in society comes into crisis. People rightly begin to wonder what are the limits, what should be the rules. It is a complicated issue, and resolving it requires care about the exact problems targeted and solutions proposed. Otherwise the risk to free speech is real ...
In the music video “Who Cares”, Paul McCartney plays the role of a “behavioral hypnotist” who treats a confused Emma Stone. The intense symbolism of the video hints to a darker practice: MK ULTRA and Monarch Mind Control ...
Have you ever wondered why most church services in America seem to be filled with lots of fluff and very little substance? As America’s moral foundations literally collapse right in front of our eyes, a large percentage of our pastors are afraid to speak out about controversial topics because they might offend someone. And it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why they are so afraid. Most U.S. churches are shrinking, and more than 100 die every week. In a day and age where pastors are judged by attendance numbers and budget levels, scaring people away is bad for business ...
Rudeness perpetuates rudeness. nd the act of being rude or being the recipient of rude behavior can impede productivity, emotions and overall health.
No one likes being cut off, bumped into or the recipient of a terse email. Yet it happens all the time — both to us and if you think hard enough, you can probably think of something you did or said not too long ago that someone else may have seen as not so nice ...
Politeness matters. Knowing when to say “please,” “thank you,” “excuse me” and when not to chew with their mouth open or grab at toys. Such niceties
are often overlooked, but they express empathy, understanding, and basic decency. Now, of course, no parent wants to raise a kid so polite and demure
that they become a brown noser or pushover. Parents, then, must walk that thin line and raise kids who are kind and socially aware, yes, but who also
have a sense of self guided by integrity. That’s no small order, says Dr. Jack Maypole, a pediatric doctor who specializes in developmental and
behavioral pediatrics and who is an Educational Board Advisory Member for The Goddard School. But, with awareness, it can be done. Here’s what
to know ...
