It's been said that a person's vocabulary is a predictor of their comprehension. In other words, a person with a small vocabulary is less likely to understand what he is reading or hearing than a person with a large vocabulary. Makes sense. Scripture encourages us to have a … [Read more...] about Words Fitly Spoken
Honesty
Trust
I once heard the story of a mother who’d been lied to by her 6-year-old son. To make the point that lying is bad news and destroys the joy in relationships, the mum said, “OK, for the next whole week you won’t know whether I’m telling the truth or lying.” The next day, driving … [Read more...] about Trust
Escape to Reality
We find it hard to admit that we are not who we ought to be. And so we lie to ourselves about ourselves, and then afterwards, we lie to others. We prefer fantasy rather than dealing with real-world guilt. There is this story that I carry around in my head. It’s not a true … [Read more...] about Escape to Reality