I can't help but comment. Apparently, there are some words that are being "banished" from our every day conversations. The words are being rejected for misuse, overuse, or general uselessness. True, the banished words are from a non-binding list created by Michigan's Lake Superior State University. The suggested words come from surveys and suggestions primarily from the United States and Canada. Some of the suggested words are: fiscal cliff, superfood, guru, and spoiler alert.
The creators of this tongue-in-cheek decree are not the first to identify words that should be banished from our conversations. The apostle Paul wrote: "Let no unwholesome or corrupt words proceed from your mouth. But only such a word that is good for edification, according to the need for the moment, that you may bring grace to the hearer." The words that we speak should be edifying, appropriate at the time, and gracious. What words do you need to banish from your conversations? What edifying, timely, and gracious words do you need to add to your conversations?
Think about it.
Monday, December 31, 2012
New Year's Resolve
It's been since May 2012 that I've written anything on this page. I'm totally humiliated. It all started with such good intentions! I can't explain what happened. May turned into June, June turned into December, and now here we are in the last few hours of 2012. Maybe it was misplaced priorities, or laziness, or indifference. I don't know? Likely a combination of all these, but I have resolved to try again to be consistent with writing on this page. So...with a new determination, enthusiasm, and in keeping with the tradition of every new year, a definite resolution...I begin again to write, for certainly the time is now and near.
Six relevant questions to ask for 2013:
What's one thing that you can do this year to increase your enjoyment of God?
How will you best use your influence for His glory this year?
What one thing could you do to improve your prayer life this year?
What one thing could you do to improve your appreciation and understanding of the Bible this year?
What is the most helpful new way you could strengthen and benefit your friendships this year?
Who is the best person for you to practically and tangibly demonstrate true forgiveness toward this year?
Six relevant questions to ask for 2013:
What's one thing that you can do this year to increase your enjoyment of God?
How will you best use your influence for His glory this year?
What one thing could you do to improve your prayer life this year?
What one thing could you do to improve your appreciation and understanding of the Bible this year?
What is the most helpful new way you could strengthen and benefit your friendships this year?
Who is the best person for you to practically and tangibly demonstrate true forgiveness toward this year?
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