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Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries that as long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and Argentina.
Shortly after the statue was erected, the Chileans began to protest that they had been slighted -- the statue had its back turned to Chile.
Just when tempers were at their highest in Chile, a Chilean newspaperman saved the day.
In an editorial that not only satisfied the people but made them laugh, he simply said, "The people of Argentina need more watching over than the Chileans.
We all negotiate all the time. There are disagreements and if something positive isn't done poor communication of differing opinions can create long lasting problems.
Everything below is not a one size fits all because it may be a full blown discussion at an officers meeting or a simple opinion or which two folk can decide to handle in a Christian manner or no Christian manner at all.
• 1. Each side should write down pros and cons. Then exchange notes before starting I verbal exchange.
• 2. Be clear. We're all capable of asking ;something like, "Is it colder in winter, or in Montana?"
• 3. Never get into a memory contest. "You said I said." What Is being said now, not what was said is what is important.
• 4. Emotion has its place as long as it doesn't fuel a shouting match.
• 5. Use balm phrases like, "Correct me if I'm wrong." This says you are a reasonable individual.
• 6. Make sure that often during any discussion you feed the other person's need or security, control of the situation and ego.
• 7. Don't get into a blame contest. Unless
it is vital to the discussion, ignore it.
• 8. Agree with any point the other side makes that you know is right. Conciliation does not mean concession.
• 9. Don't beat yesterday's procrastinations or mistakes to death.
• 10. Don't take, or make, personal comments. Logic dies when hurt feelings arise.
• 11. Have more than one option in mind. If you can't hit a home run, bunt a Single.
• 12. Know that no matter how good your solution is, it will probably be rejected at first.
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"Positive, powerful utterances...skillfully enhancing our understanding and appreciation of Lincoln while revealing the Divine source of his strength."
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"The Spiritual Abraham Lincoln is an extremely well written book that investigates what might be termed the spiritual side of President Lincoln. It's both scholarly and very readable. I came away impressed at Mr. Wyrick's portrayal of the President and with an altered and enlarged vision of the man:'
William Hoffman, Award winning fiction writer; author of Blood and Guile, and Wild Thorn
"Wyrick has authored a wonderful examination of the spirituality of one of American history's most devoutly religious leaders...a pleasant and readable book that has a rich depth of information."
Maynard Pittendreigh Presbyterian minister
"When it comes to invoking religion in support of any of their decisions, politicians need to sit at the feet of Abraham Lincoln. Reinhold Niebuhr once called him 'America's greatest theologian.' Why so great? Because he invariably distinguished between human works and the works of the Almighty. As Wyrick says, 'He wore the mantle of humility easily: because he was more impressed with what God was doing in the world than with what he, president of the United States in the midst of an awful crisis, was doing. That is why in his last major speech he distinguished between both human causes in the Civil War and the Almighty's 'own purposes.' Lincoln would have agreed that it is better to leave God-talk out of politics than to decorate human proposals with divinity. This is a book for our American time. Through his careful study of Lincoln's career, Wyrick compels us to remember that piety belongs in politics only when piety transcends politics."
Dr. Donald W. Shriver
Emeritus professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Author of An Ethic for Enemies: Forgiveness in Politics
"v. Neil Wyrick's fine work allows the reader to appreciate Abraham Lincoln's Christian commitment and his prophetic role in American history. Should have a wide readership."
James H. Smylie Professor of Church History (Ret.) Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia
"Neil Wyrick's The Spiritual Abraham Lincoln should be read by anyone attempting to understand the man who was probably the most complex person to ever hold the office of president of the United States. Dr. Wyrick is intent on demonstrating that the spirituality so often expressed in Lincoln's writings and speeches was not merely lip service to a Deity, but rather expressions of a profound faith in a real God. It was this faith that provided the wisdom, compassion, insight and sometimes steel that Lincoln would need in full measure as he led the United States through the Civil War. Dr. Wyrick's clear and unpretentious style of presentation is very much in keeping with the character ofhis subject, and in so doing, Wyrick makes his point very well that Lincoln, his beliefs, and the faith that formed them, are as relevant to a troubled America in 2004 as they were in 1863."
Daniel Allen Butler, author of "Unsinkable"; The Full Story of the RMS Titanic, The Lusitania and The Age o f Cunard
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