Tag Archives: bullying
HOW WORDS CHANGE OVER TIME
A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he … Continue reading →
HAVE WE BECOME NUMB?
A debate occurs over what word is being spoken – Laurel vs. Yanny. The whole thing goes viral. A father watches on his phone as his child is born far from him. Again the whole nation talks about it. A wedding … Continue reading →
FOOT IN MOUTH DISEASE
The book of James has a lot to say about the malady called Foot in Mouth Disease. It starts with the most powerful muscle in the body – the tongue. We can become so oblivious to the effects of that tiny muscle, that … Continue reading →
LOVE ONE ANOTHER
There was a news story recently of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday, and was rejected by every single one. Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents? It’s hard to realize … Continue reading →
STICKS AND STONES
Why is there such an epidemic of bullying? It seems to permeate every area of our society. It comes at you out of nowhere. It grabs your emotions and cuts deeper than a knife. Words like “Sticks and stones … Continue reading →
