Many of the things we say have more than one meaning, and even if that is not intended, the one who listens can add another meaning to our words. For example if we say, “Are… Read More "Morse Codes"
One of the frequent warnings that the New Testament carries is about “wolves in sheep’s clothing” (Matthew 7:15). These are people who look religious and pious on the outside, but who are the opposite on… Read More "They Are Not Sheep"
Life buffets us in various ways and it seems to help when we tell others about our troubles. Others may comfort us and sit with us as we sorrow, but in the end we must… Read More "Tell It to God"
An English proverb says, “A closed mouth catches no flies.” The thought behind that is that we talk too much sometimes. There is a time to talk and a time to keep silence (Proverbs 3:7).… Read More "Watch out for flies"
The value we place on ourselves is often reflected in the things we do. They say everyone has a price. In other words, people believe that if offered enough money we will even sell our… Read More "What Are You Worth?"
As we work and develop, we grow strong; as we don’t work, we grow weak. We do not stay the same for long. What we become is not an accident—it is a product of effort… Read More "Exposed"
A true friend is not easy to find. Oscar Wilde noted, “If a friend of mine gave a feast, and did not invite me to it, I should not mind a bit…But if a friend… Read More "The Face of a Friend"
Don’t waste five dollar time on a five cent job, or ten thousand Uganda shillings on a two thousand job, a man once noted. Time is valuable, and since our years are limited the lesson… Read More "Value for Effort"
Gossip is the art of telling tales about another person. It is a practice some people gladly participate in daily. It is a sad commentary on our character that we very quickly believe an evil… Read More "Juicy Gossip"
The royal house of England has a motto: “Do your duty.” They know that when a person has a strong sense of duty, he or she will always act in a uniform manner. Queen Elizabeth… Read More "A Sense of Duty"