Tag Archives: civility

How to win and lose gracefully

Posted on November 7, 2016 by jwfisch

I still can’t stop thinking about that World Series. It was surely one of the best in memory. Hard fought, civil and respectful — unlike that other battle that’s been going on that has its seventh game tomorrow.

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It’s Halloween, and everything is already pretty scary

Posted on October 31, 2016 by jwfisch

It’s Halloween and no one needs a mask this year because, with the most divisive, disruptive election in memory only a week away, everything is already pretty scary. When a newspaper, after endorsing candidates from a single political party for … Continue reading →

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Being a peacemaker in a time of war

Posted on February 11, 2016 by jwfisch

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9 Want to be a child of God? Be a maker of peace. Bring people together. Join in conversations that unite and heal, not those that … Continue reading →

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Showing respect where respect is due

Posted on September 22, 2015 by jwfisch

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15) Show proper respect to everyone, love the family … Continue reading →