Saturday, February 16, 2002
Saturday, February 16, 2002
A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a
confidence.
She asked, "Is that a record?" He said, "I don't know if it is a record or not, but it sure is above
average."
An Italian gentleman was trying to learn English. He asked an American friend, "What is a
polar bear?" His friend replied that a polar bear lived up North. The Italian asked, "But what
does this polar bear do?" "Well," replied the American, "He sits on a cake of ice and eats fish."
"Oh, no," said the Italian, "I will not do it." His befuddled American friend then asked, "What
won't you do?" The Italian said, "I have just been asked to be a polar bear at a funeral."
We laugh, but communication problems are a part of life. They start conflicts between friends
and family members. Sometimes miscommunication caused wars. As Christians, we need to
confront the problems caused by miscommunication. We need to stop gossip, talk directly to
those who we are in conflict with, and keep confidences.
(Proverbs 11.13
NRSV)
A woman dialed the number of what she thought was the local record shop. A man answered.
She asked, "Do you have 10 little fingers and 10 little toes in Alabama?" The man had no idea
she was talking about a song. He said, "No, but I do have a wife and 15 kids in Louisiana."
Dear God, help me to communicate your love. Guide me in seeking the truth from those I find
myself in conflict with. And move me to stop all gossip. Amen.
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