A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silverProverbs 25:11 My mother is a tough cookie. So it was a bit of a shock to visit her in hospital and find her in tears. It was 1983, and I was six months from finals. I was already...
Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better! [1] Self-improvement by autosuggestion was already a recognised technique when Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) published his book The Power of Positive Thinking in 1952. A hugely influential preacher, motivational speaker, and writer, Peale combined Christian hope with a kind of general...
'When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD.'(1) Students of forensic science will be familiar with Edmond Locard's famous principle: 'every contact leaves a trace'....
Using people's 'heartlanguage' always makes a difference, writes Ruth Eardley. It was an ordinary working day but my friend was wearing a gorgeous sari in red and gold. 'I don't get many thank you cards' she confided, 'but I do get a lot of hugs'. She is a GP in an...
'We thank you, Tony, for being a loving husband and father. We thank you for being a great doctor and for your holistic approach to healthcare. We thank you, Tony, for your integrity, your compassion, your warmth. We remember your gifts. We thank you for sharing your life with us,...