I have been really interested in this discussion about bloggers and journalists. Somehow the journalists believe that when they give their opinions we ought to pay special attention but the opinions we read on a blog will be biased.
Duh! As if the opinions of the newspaper journalists are always unbiased and based on truth. They can distort truth as well or better than any blogger. It seems for the main part, the editors don’t care.
Anyway, I am excited to think of myself as a journalist. I have always believed that one of the best jobs in the world is a sportswriter. You are paid to go to the sporting events and all you have to do in return is write a story about what you saw with a few quotes from coaches and players. Then in a day or two you write an opinion column where you give your opinion of the team, the coach, the players, etc. That is something all sports fans do regularly, without compensation.
Truthfully, their opinions are not anymore valid than mine. Their predictions are no better. They play loose with the facts so as to distort the truth. And that is the sports reporters. The political reporters are no different. And if the sports reporters can’t get it right any more often than a novice blogger, what makes the political reporters think that they can?
I think the journalists are crying loudly to keep respect for their jobs. I understand. I object when they delve into faith issues of which I think, as a rule, they know very little. What say, let’s all protect our turf.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Life Lesson #4
People aren’t against you, they are for themselves.
Gene Wood
This life saying is a new one. However, the thinking behind it is one I came to grips with long ago. In life, in leadership, there are always those who seem to oppose you. If you have an idea, they are opposed to it. Often they can be critical and even outspoken in their criticism.
The leader has to learn that usually people aren’t against you, they are simply for themselves. When you keep that in mind, it helps to keep from taking opposition personally.
I have never been a politician, but I believe most politicians probably have this idea down pat. And when you listen to a politician being critical of another, almost always it is because they are trying to increase their own poll rating.
Some people simply have to tear another down in order to build themselves up. If you let those people immobilize you, you will be unable to accomplish your own goals.
This is the last of my sayings. Next blog I am going to try and loosen up a little.
Gene Wood
This life saying is a new one. However, the thinking behind it is one I came to grips with long ago. In life, in leadership, there are always those who seem to oppose you. If you have an idea, they are opposed to it. Often they can be critical and even outspoken in their criticism.
The leader has to learn that usually people aren’t against you, they are simply for themselves. When you keep that in mind, it helps to keep from taking opposition personally.
I have never been a politician, but I believe most politicians probably have this idea down pat. And when you listen to a politician being critical of another, almost always it is because they are trying to increase their own poll rating.
Some people simply have to tear another down in order to build themselves up. If you let those people immobilize you, you will be unable to accomplish your own goals.
This is the last of my sayings. Next blog I am going to try and loosen up a little.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Life Lesson #03
A rolling train don't stop for no barking dogs.
Dr. B. Carlisle Driggers
When a person is responsible for making decisions that affect other people he can be sure of one thing, there will be those who complain. We see that carried out regularly in opposition to the President. (And it doesn't make a difference which party the president is from.) Those in the other party throw rocks.
It is true for the Pastor too. It doesn't make any difference what you do, there will be those who will think you should have done something different and thus they complain. I suspect it is true of leaders in most any profession.
When Davy Crockett was fighting in the war of 1812 he made a similar statement. "Be sure you are right, then go ahead." That is the attitude successful leaders need to have. And when you start rolling, don't stop everytime there is criticism. Otherwise you will never get anything done.
Of course, it could be dangerous. I don't know if that was still Mr. Crockett's motto when he headed for Texas, but he paid for it with his life. Even so, I believe if anything positive is ever to be accomplished, when you are sure you are right you must go ahead, and once moving, you don't stop when the criticisim begins.
Dr. B. Carlisle Driggers
When a person is responsible for making decisions that affect other people he can be sure of one thing, there will be those who complain. We see that carried out regularly in opposition to the President. (And it doesn't make a difference which party the president is from.) Those in the other party throw rocks.
It is true for the Pastor too. It doesn't make any difference what you do, there will be those who will think you should have done something different and thus they complain. I suspect it is true of leaders in most any profession.
When Davy Crockett was fighting in the war of 1812 he made a similar statement. "Be sure you are right, then go ahead." That is the attitude successful leaders need to have. And when you start rolling, don't stop everytime there is criticism. Otherwise you will never get anything done.
Of course, it could be dangerous. I don't know if that was still Mr. Crockett's motto when he headed for Texas, but he paid for it with his life. Even so, I believe if anything positive is ever to be accomplished, when you are sure you are right you must go ahead, and once moving, you don't stop when the criticisim begins.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Life Lesson #2
No believer’s spiritual life will ever rise to stay above the level of their praying.
Jack Taylor
Back in the late 70’s and early 80’s I heard this little tidbit for the first time. It was just one of Jack Taylor’s “Seven Prayer Principles.” It pretty much stands alone without the need for elaboration.
We all seek a spiritual life, what we neglect is to spend time with God who is the author of life.
(for the other 6 principles of prayer give me a response)
Jack Taylor
Back in the late 70’s and early 80’s I heard this little tidbit for the first time. It was just one of Jack Taylor’s “Seven Prayer Principles.” It pretty much stands alone without the need for elaboration.
We all seek a spiritual life, what we neglect is to spend time with God who is the author of life.
(for the other 6 principles of prayer give me a response)
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