We call them 10-36. The most dangerous calls our officers respond to. They involve a confrontation between two or more people who live together. Domestic violence calls are no fun! They are usually two people trying to set the other straight on an issue and neither is listening to the other. Physical violence often accompanies the exchange. How do you handle people who really, I mean really tick you off? The Bible says it is best to bite your tongue and keep your mouth shut. Easier said than done! It is a heavy burden to bear when we try to set everyone straight on the issue. We assume everybody will listen to our reasoning, but they seldom do. If you will stop for a moment and think, you put fire out with water, not gasoline. Getting into it with an irritated person is often like throwing gas on a fire. Instead why not try asking God to help you "let it go". It is much better for your blood pressure than assuming the task of convincing them. Actually, Jesus often remained quite. He knew how to keep his mouth closed. If you pray first, God can give you the wisdom to walk on the other side of the verbal street, away from an argument. But then, that takes a mighty big man or woman to do that doesn't it?
Thought for the week: The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
-- Chinese Proverb
(Oh, by the way...A German scientist from Argentina, after a lengthy study, has discovered that people with insufficient brain activity read their e-mail with their hand on the mouse.
Don't bother taking it off now, it's too late.)
Funny for the week: "Candle Help"
Mrs. Donovan was walking down O'Connell Street in Dublin when she met Father Flaherty.
The priest said, "Top o' the mornin' to ye! Aren't ye Mrs. Donvan and didn't I marry ye and yer hoosband 2 years ago?"
She replied, "Aye, that ye did, Fadder."
The Father asked, "And be there any wee little ones yet?"
She replied, "No, not yet, Fadder."
Father Flaherty said, "Well, now, I'm goin' to Rome next week and I'll light a candle for ye and yer hoosband."
She replied, "Oh, thank ye, Fadder." They then parted ways.
Some years later they met again and Father Flaherty asked, "Well now, Mrs. Donovan, how are ye these days?"
She replied, "Oh, very well, Fadder!"
The priest then asked, "And tell me, have ye any been blessed with any wee ones yet?"
She replied, "Oh yes, Fadder! T'ree sets o'twins and 4 singles, 10 in all."
He then responded, "That's wonderful! How is yer loving hoosband?"
She replied, "E's gone to Rome to blow out yer candle."
Talk about a real "birthday" candle………….. Chaplain Barnes
Last week’s answer: What did Daniel correctly prophesy that Nebuchadnezzar would one day eat? Grass (Dan 4:25)
This week’s question: Who is "Yahweh" another name for?
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