Kristen

TL said,
“Well, I guess one needs to be inspired. My inspiration first was just to see if I could hold my own in the word of God. Now my inspiration is that I have learned that my input affects their lives. And I also have learned that sometimes my words, answers, and attitude help some person to find healing in the Lord and to trust God more.”
Kudos to you, TL. I agree– and also that it’s important to speak out for what you believe is right. If they spurn you, then the responsibility for that is their own– but maybe someone, lurking and reading, will see the difference between their venom and my (hopefully!) mild but firm speaking out. (I think you have been an example for me in this, for which I thank you!)
But maybe one thing I say will resonate with one reader. And that’s good enough reason. But I make it a policy to withdraw as soon as the venom starts flying, because I don’t trust myself not to retaliate in kind.