Discourse

I attended Monday night service as I was too tired to go on Saturday as usual. Our pastor made a good point that I'd like to share.

This country was built on healthy debate and discussion. I'm not saying there wasn't the occasional fistfight but in general arguments were kept rational. These days the comments are more directed at the person and less at the topic. The venom in discourse has ratcheted up considerably in the past few years. This should not be.

Esteemed readers, let's keep it civil out there. Keep on topic and stop those personal attacks. We as people, especially we who are Christians, should be more about building one another up. Respect the other person's viewpoint even if you don't share it. Respect the person even when tempers flare. Especially if they are your loved ones. A few words can do a lifetime of damage.

Oh... and remember apologies are wonderful things. They build bridges and mend fences. They can sometimes smoothe the way towards healing a relationship breach.

May GOD bless and keep you.