Tag Archives: Tact

The Power of Words

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

The attributes of God revealed in Proverbs 15 include encouragement yet discipline with concern for those He loves. These are the same attributes a good father has for a child. The wise speak with encouraging words that uplift at a … Continue reading →

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Words are Powerful

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

In a few thoughts expressed after reading Genesis 37 and writing in the post Treating Others with Kindness and Tact, I wrote that Joseph did not show tactfulness to his brothers. He had a dream and told his brothers in … Continue reading →

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Treating Others with Kindness and Tact

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

When Joseph told his brothers about a dream as recorded in Genesis 37, they became angry because it portrayed Joseph as ruler over them. Rather than keep the dream to himself or communicate its meaning empathetically, he thoughtlessly bragged how … Continue reading →

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Hope Instead of Mope

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

In studying Psalm 141-142 last week, what I took away is that we should hope instead of Mope. We should respond to criticism with a good attitude; seeing the critique as giving valuable feedback. Then take this feedback before God … Continue reading →

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Pray for What to Say and Do

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

It seems as though David is in a crises situation as he goes to God in prayer to ask what to say and do. David’s attitude as I read Psalm 141 is one of humility and he is open to … Continue reading →

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