tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508444670490778494.post4872052937094457584..comments2023-04-15T01:14:50.228-07:00Comments on Rebel by nature, Righteous by force: Beyond immediate pretense...Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13707181627588121525noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508444670490778494.post-6583961734369170612009-08-05T15:31:34.574-07:002009-08-05T15:31:34.574-07:00Sometimes I clean people's teeth. Sometimes I...Sometimes I clean people's teeth. Sometimes I don't want to launch into another session on why and how to floss, etc. But it's my work. <br /><br />Sometimes, I have boys in the chair, who are wards of the state. They come from a local boy's ranch. Then I take it as a mission. If I can care enough to make a connection maybe they will care enough to engage in some self-care, which may help them in a variety of ways. <br /><br />I find when I pray for my patients, I can get a gleam in my eye and a softness in my tone that can draw a response. They will look at me and tell me something and maybe they know that I care about them; it's not just the brushing and flossing routine.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259491144770243688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508444670490778494.post-20615389426940239012009-08-05T09:01:05.763-07:002009-08-05T09:01:05.763-07:00A a beautifully written reminder of the wonderful ...A a beautifully written reminder of the wonderful life that God has given us and of His desire that we take this gift and use it for the good and joy for which it was intended.<br /><br />Yes, we are dulled by sin to a degree which mars the finish of life itself. But if we will open our eyes and take hold of this precious gift and view it in the light of God's eternal and gracious being, we might realize a much more fullfilling life and help others towards a new life, as well.<br /><br />Spot on, Howard! Thank you!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503074923110839149noreply@blogger.com