tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post5687732969407670668..comments2024-03-23T20:38:40.133-04:00Comments on Navigating Life's Curves : 5 Ways to Respond to Offensive OpinionsBarbara Lattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-84338034078339544652022-07-27T19:01:43.234-04:002022-07-27T19:01:43.234-04:00We can't go wrong with biblical advice. There ...We can't go wrong with biblical advice. There is no greater wisdom for guiding our lives and for good defenses as you said. Thanks for sharing, Candyce. Blessings!Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-2902690605659855302022-07-27T09:08:27.649-04:002022-07-27T09:08:27.649-04:00Wonderful and needed advice for dealing with offen...Wonderful and needed advice for dealing with offensive others. I like the scripture you use with each suggestion. Biblical advice and prayer are always good defenses.Candyce Cardenhttp://candycecarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-85953796345387465312022-07-26T17:14:40.871-04:002022-07-26T17:14:40.871-04:00It does seem to be getting worse. People start fig...It does seem to be getting worse. People start fights over such insignificant things. But Jesus told us it would be this way in the last days. We can know the strategies for right responding but we still need the control of the Holy Spirit to use them don't we? That's when we have to think before we speak as you said. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-4019825388694125052022-07-25T20:36:17.278-04:002022-07-25T20:36:17.278-04:00Such a timely article, Barbara, as tensions still ...Such a timely article, Barbara, as tensions still rise among those with differing opinions and fuses seem to get shorter and shorter. In my "older" years, I have learned (in most cases) to think before I speak and to consider if what I have to say has any value or is a comment that will add fuel to the flame. As mentioned in previous comments, we have to bite those cheeks or lips to keep the antagonistic words from flowing. Your strategies for responding (or not) to offensive opinions (or people) are right on target. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-56151372318532140572022-07-22T18:36:26.224-04:002022-07-22T18:36:26.224-04:00Yes, Nancy, you are right. We need to pray for our...Yes, Nancy, you are right. We need to pray for ourselves also because this stuff can get in the minds without our realizing it until we can test by our attitudes and actions. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-40523967495196126322022-07-22T18:35:10.208-04:002022-07-22T18:35:10.208-04:00The TV is so contaminated the commercials are even...The TV is so contaminated the commercials are even offensive. It is best to turn to the Bible and fill our minds with what God says instead of letting poison get in our minds. Thanks so much for sharing. Blessings!Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-38873225275181127722022-07-22T17:26:31.232-04:002022-07-22T17:26:31.232-04:00Oh yes I can feel that pain with the bitten lips a...Oh yes I can feel that pain with the bitten lips and cheeks. Sometimes I feel I need to staple my lips closed. We don't even have cable TV anymore. It is too easy to get angry. God does have a better life for us. Thanks so much for sharing J.D. Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-25203060854056455962022-07-22T11:30:50.113-04:002022-07-22T11:30:50.113-04:00Great work, Barbara. I especially like numbers 4 a...Great work, Barbara. I especially like numbers 4 and 5. And we can pray for those who disagree with us--and it's not that we are the great authority. We need to pray for ourselves to agree with God--and pray for those who don't. Thanks and God bless!Nancy E. Headhttps://www.nancyehead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-82460052614548954422022-07-22T07:37:54.132-04:002022-07-22T07:37:54.132-04:00Another wonderful article Barbara! I also can’t w...Another wonderful article Barbara! I also can’t watch , won’t watch all the terrible stuff on TV, and talk radio can also sometimes be combative. I try my best to turn to my Bible and read and listen to God’s Word! Thank you for these posts Barbara! They’re always so timely. Blessings and much love to you! JMCMorrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363013821330956678.post-59907600366244102612022-07-22T07:20:55.904-04:002022-07-22T07:20:55.904-04:00I sometimes come home with bit lips and cheeks, bu...I sometimes come home with bit lips and cheeks, but I try and curb my tongue when around others. Family, however, often bears the brunt of my tirades against the vileness and evil that permeates this world. I think that's the biggest reason I've turned off the television. New channels, violent shows, etc. all leave me frustrated and angered. That's not how God wants us to live out our lives. Great post Ms. Barb. Thank you!J.D. Winingerhttps://www.jdwininger.comnoreply@blogger.com