By P.J. Casebolt Webster defines name-calling as “the use of disparaging or abusive names in attacking another” (New 20th Century Dictionary). hen we d not know how to assail another’s position, we resort to name-calling. As children, we have either been the giver or the recipient of such names as “fraidy-cat,” “sissy,” “tattletale,” or “teacher’s pet.” …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
“Everyone Else Is”
By Burl Young As a father, I have the above statement made to me many times. It was an attempt by my children to justify what they wanted to do by saying that “everyone else” was doing it. Of course, as a caring parent, I tried to be fair, but did not view the fact that …
“Use Hospitality”
By Norman E. Fultz Hospitality! Now there’s a word that has a ring to it. It means very simply “a lover of” or “friend of strangers.” Those who are recipients of genuine hospitality tend forever to think graciously of those who extended it. Very much a Bible subject, the Bible is replete with instances of hospitality, …
Water
By Wayne Greeson Water is truly an amazing substance, yet it is so common, so abundant that we take it for granted. Its chemical composition is the bonding of two gases, hydrogen and oxygen and it is identified in a chemist’s notation as H2O. We are familiar with its various forms from the gaseous, steam; to …