Posts Tagged ‘kindness’
Reprimand
I am not beyond being called out for a mistake or a misstep. I’m pretty sure that I’ve made more than one mistake in my life. I really do try to learn from my mistakes and missteps. I really don’t like receiving a reprimand or giving out a reprimand. The official definition of reprimand is:…
Read MoreKindness Noted
I believe kindness is a character trait that is pretty basic yet very important. If someone is kind to me – even though they may be delivering bad news, I find it easier to manage. If they are rude or condescending, it’s a lot harder to take. I have been challenged to be kind…
Read MoreNeighborly Love
I’ve had some great neighbors over the course of my life. It’s a bit random whom you end up living nearby or next door too. I’ve also known people who can’t stand their neighbors. They’ve gotten sideways over something and can’t seem to get it resolved. There will no borrowing sugar or milk from one…
Read MorePay It Forward or Pay It Back
There is a huge difference between these two concepts. I see “paying it forward” as kindness given not knowing if you’ll get anything in return, but maybe hoping for a reciprocal blessing in the future. “Paying it back” seems to imply a debt that is owed. I have owed people money and it is not…
Read MoreKindess Invites Kindness
I grew up being taught to show kindness to others. I was not always an expert at it for sure, but the principle is a godly principle for sure. I have been shown kindness by the Lord, therefore I should show kindness to others. The kindness of the Lord is what attracted and connected…
Read MoreGracious
This word carries all sorts of cool meanings. It means: “courteous, kind and pleasant”. The root of the word is one of my favorite words: grace. The Lord is the Author and Inventor of Grace. He displays His gracious love and mercy to me all the time. Abraham walked with God and became known…
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