Showing posts with label greetings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label greetings. Show all posts

Sunday, October 15, 2023

How to witness with the little things--advice I gave 7 years ago

St. John Paul II: “No believer in Christ, no institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to proclaim Christ to all peoples.” Little things mean a lot. Say grace when you're eating in a restaurant, the same as you would at home. Be visible in your thankfulness for everyday gifts. Wear a cross and be prepared to tell others your testimony if asked--just be sure it's about Jesus and not just you. Some people place a bumper sticker for their church, para-church organization or Christian media. It's especially good if there's a bit of rust or a dent you'd like to cover. I found our local station (820 a.m. in Upper Arlington, OH) because of a bumper sticker. How refreshing to find inspired and interesting talk radio by women. Be prepared to give a pleasant greeting--God bless you. Have a blessed day. James Isenhart always greets me (on FB) with something short and inspirational. He's doing something small, yet huge, for Jesus reaching people who maybe haven't had a kind word all day. Adrienne Ross (on FB) is another--although she has many topics, she never fails to glorify God after a wonderful service at her church. When we're not commiserating about politics, I love the resources Joan Shaw Turrentine (blog friend) directs me to. My cousin Gayle never fails to find just the right Bible verse to encourage me in e-mail. And when you ask for prayers, I always stop right away and do that. You benefit us all by asking--don't be shy.

Monday, February 25, 2019

What's in a kiss on the cheek? A lawsuit?

I heard today that a woman is going to sue the President for a misplaced kiss on the cheek. I think they were being introduced.  Not sure of the details. That's a pretty standard greeting these days, especially in the entertainment world (he wasn't yet the president), but there's never anything too minor for which to attack the President. Imagine if all the women Biden has fondled or kissed decided to sue him.  In public and on TV!

About 2 weeks ago I was introduced to a Muslim woman at the gym.  I started to put out my hand, but she said, "This is how we do it," and she kissed me on both cheeks.  I wonder if I should sue her for sexual harassment?