Don’t Ever shove your dirty dishes in the oven to get them out of the way.
Don’t Ever . . .
Don’t Ever shove your dirty dishes into the oven to get them out of the way.
My mother popped in for a surprise visit and turned on the oven to heat the donuts she brought as a treat.
Don’t Ever ask a hurting person what God is teaching them.
In difficult circumstances, sometimes it is difficult to ascertain what God is teaching us.
In difficult circumstances, most often, it does not matter what God is teaching us; it only matters who God is.
In difficult circumstances, a shoulder, not a question is needed.
Don’t Ever buy the cheapest underwear.
If you need an explanation for this, no explanation will do.
Don’t Ever set a timer when you are having a conversation with your spouse.
The gift of presence is often the greatest warmth and encouragement you can bring to marital communication. Don’t chill it with the cold reminder of your busyness.
Don’t Ever be too rushed to stop at a child’s lemonade stand.
A child’s heart is in that project, and you have an opportunity to pour encouragement while that young one pours the beverage.
Don’t Ever compromise your commitment to tell the truth.
In speaking recently to a middle school chapel, I urged the students to do the right thing even when the right thing is the hard thing. Dodging or deluding the truth will lead one into deeper weeds, not into deeper character. Truth solves problems, heals relationships, and brings light into darkness—always.
Don’t Ever think that venting will achieve your desired outcome.
Venting makes one feel a momentary release; prayer makes one feel an ongoing peace. And, I have learned, it is usually either-or. Invest more time praying and less time venting.
Don’t Ever give away ALL the toddler toys.
Your small bin of outgrown toys can make a young mom and her toddler feel welcomed in your home.
Don’t Ever assume your compliment translates within other cultures.
When I admired the vibrant painting hanging on the wall of their apartment, the Eastern European couple removed the artwork and insisted that it become mine. I felt so sad.
Don’t Ever forget the three best prayers.
Thy will be done; Lord, help me; I believe, help my unbelief.
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What are one or two of your Don’t Ever’s? Your comments will add flavor to the conversation.
