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Tact in Marriage

Recently I’ve become aware of a number of friends and acquaintances who have been hurt by tactless comments tossed off by family members, friends and sometimes even casual acquaintances. I’m sure all of us at times have been on the receiving end of a comment, no doubt intended as a joke, but which has really been a barb that has wounded us. When that tactless comment comes from our spouse it can be particularly hurtful. Being married and so familiar with the other person is not a license to be able to say whatever we please, whenever we please. It … Continue reading →

Dealing with Criticism

Sometimes God speaks clearly to us from the Bible or during our prayer time about sins we need to confess in our lives. Sometimes it comes through the words of another person. The apostle Paul had harsh words for some of the churches. The Galatians he challenged about trading in the gospel message for one based on works, He called them ‘foolish Galatians,’ 3:1 and went on to detail why they are being foolish. He also challenged the Corinthians about their behavior, 1 Corinthians 1:11, 3:3 ‘not to shame them but because he loves them,’ 1 Corinthians 4:14. In 1 … Continue reading →