"Election year language often involves mudslinging, name-calling, taunts, and insinuations. We say we want our politicians to tell us their policies and proposals. We complain that they hardly ever articulate what they intend to do if they are elected, their positive vision for our country. But there's no denying that negative ads are more effective than positive ones when it comes to influencing voters.
"There's an unfortunate side effect of listening to labels and slurs for weeks on end. The steady diet of contempt draws us downward. And as a result, we become less civil, more coarse, irritated, and agitated. All that negativity makes us negative. And while turning off the news can help, our faith gives us a sure weapon against negativity and hopelessness -- the prayer we call 'praise.'
"Sadly, praise is not a common or well-understood practice in the church today. . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer Jaymie Stuart Wolfe reflected on the importance of giving praise to God.
To access Ms. Wolfe's complete post, please visit:
The Boston Pilot: Echoes: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Praise the Lord -- and forget the ammunition (27 SEP 24)
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