Tag Archives: criticism

Easy for Me to Say!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by jesustrek

I was once watching a sports announcer on television as he offered his view of something that had happened in the sports world. I don’t recall whether he was talking about a certain player, a particular team or a play … Continue reading →

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He Heard You

Posted on March 1, 2018 by jesustrek

A story is told about a time when Winston Churchill was attending an official ceremony in London. Two men behind him recognized him and began to whisper behind his back. “They say Churchill’s quite senile now,” said one. “Yes, and … Continue reading →

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Facing Criticism

Posted on September 8, 2017 by jesustrek

Practically everyone who ever tried to accomplish anything significant faced some type of criticism. We must not allow our critics to deter us from our mission to serve God and to make disciples. Here is what President Theodore Roosevelt said … Continue reading →

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Where Is Their Statue?

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jesustrek

There was once a young musician whose concert received very harsh reviews from the music critics. The great composer Jean Sibelius patted him on the back and consoled him by saying,”Remember, son, there is no city in the world where they … Continue reading →

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Perfect

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jesustrek

  Jeff Sadorus was one of the replacement officials who worked in NFL games during the recent lockout of the league’s regular officials. The replacements received harsh criticism from the public. Concerning this criticism, Sadorus said: “Honestly, sometimes during this … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Tongue

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jesustrek

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”—Proverbs 18:21. We have often been taught that we need to be careful of what we say, because our words have the potential … Continue reading →

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McCartney’s Inappropriate Zinger

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jesustrek

Paul McCartney After a recent performance at the White House, singer Paul McCartney took a shot at former president George W. Bush. Sir Paul said, “After the last eight years, it’s great to have a president who knows what a … Continue reading →

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