One of the things that drives me crazy is people who criticize by criticizing Don’t point out a problem unless you’re willing to be part of the solution! You know what I’m saying? The Pharisees criticized by criticizing! There was nothing redemptive or constructive about it. Jesus was a truth-teller and grace-giver.

I couldn’t agree more and at the same time be afraid that I all to often fall into the category of those who point out the problems and sit-back waiting for it get fixed. This is, and I’m publicly asking you to hold me accountable, my goal for 2006. I want to be a person who gets ideas from their complaints and solutions from their road blocks. And more importantly I want to speak slowly and listen quickly.

Thanks Mark, keep ‘em coming!

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