Comments for Charlie's Plane of Thought http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com "Dull knives cut worse than sharp ones." Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:47:18 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The Workplace Environment by cpitrolo http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/the-workplace-environment/#comment-15 cpitrolo Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:47:18 +0000 http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/?page_id=326#comment-15 To those who may, either through word or deed, subtly or openly, in a group setting or in private, mistreat you, speak down to you, verbally "bully" you, disdain you, or use petty methods to discourage and dishearten you, consider the following: Proverbs 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. Proverbs 21:24 The proud and arrogant man-"Mocker" is his name;he behaves with overweening pride. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay", says the Lord. You see, there will always be those with whom we work, no matter what the setting or assignment, who take delight in persistently trying, lying, and denying. Perhaps they "fudge figures" to make themselves or other entities look good on paper. Perhaps they "work the system" so as to receive monetary gain in ways that are unethical. They might delight in the trite: doing whatever superficial and sophomoric deeds they can conceive of to try and stifle your spirit and passion for doing what is right by the children whose cause it is yours to help educate. They may form or be part of a tripartite that abuses its influence and authority; deluding themselves into thinking that the group is invisible to others, when in fact it couldn't be more transparent you and others within the district. <strong>Do not seek revenge or become disheartened!</strong> Read and reflect upon the scriptures above, then read the book of Romans, chapter 12. It'll take you all of 5 minutes and will help put things in perspective. No time to read? Then listen to it. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=52&chapter=12&version=31&context=chapter" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>. Of particular importance is Romans 12:20 "<em>If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head</em>." Read the entire chapter. You'll be comforted and blessed knowing that God has your back. He will deal justly with the unjust. You won't have to lift a finger. God's judgment will be more severe and more timely than that with which we could ever conceive of anyway, so why waste your time on such petty matters? Give it up to Him. You'll be freed from the burden, and God will be pleased that you have put the matter in His hands....an act of faith, which pleases Him. Peace be with you. To those who may, either through word or deed, subtly or openly, in a group setting or in private, mistreat you, speak down to you, verbally “bully” you, disdain you, or use petty methods to discourage and dishearten you, consider the following:

Proverbs 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.

Proverbs 21:24 The proud and arrogant man-”Mocker” is his name;he behaves with overweening pride.

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay”, says the Lord.

You see, there will always be those with whom we work, no matter what the setting or assignment, who take delight in persistently trying, lying, and denying. Perhaps they “fudge figures” to make themselves or other entities look good on paper. Perhaps they “work the system” so as to receive monetary gain in ways that are unethical. They might delight in the trite: doing whatever superficial and sophomoric deeds they can conceive of to try and stifle your spirit and passion for doing what is right by the children whose cause it is yours to help educate.

They may form or be part of a tripartite that abuses its influence and authority; deluding themselves into thinking that the group is invisible to others, when in fact it couldn’t be more transparent you and others within the district.

Do not seek revenge or become disheartened! Read and reflect upon the scriptures above, then read the book of Romans, chapter 12. It’ll take you all of 5 minutes and will help put things in perspective. No time to read? Then listen to it. Click here. Of particular importance is Romans 12:20 “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Read the entire chapter. You’ll be comforted and blessed knowing that God has your back. He will deal justly with the unjust. You won’t have to lift a finger. God’s judgment will be more severe and more timely than that with which we could ever conceive of anyway, so why waste your time on such petty matters? Give it up to Him. You’ll be freed from the burden, and God will be pleased that you have put the matter in His hands….an act of faith, which pleases Him.

Peace be with you.

]]> Comment on Marketing and P.D. by cpitrolo http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/marketing-and-pd/#comment-14 cpitrolo Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:39:36 +0000 http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/?p=270#comment-14 Indeed! It appears you're familiar with some Appalachian colloquialisms! Good for you! Yes, there can be a degree of m alignment or misrepresentation when being offered something that seems to be too good to be true. Of course, I've seen many who have taken a perfectly legitimate and above-board offer and try to "work the system" in a less-than-honest manner. One example: a couple from the southern U.S. whose district paid for their subscription to an online professional development service, who then tried to claim that expense as a write off on their income tax returns. Just when you think you've heard it all! Indeed! It appears you’re familiar with some Appalachian colloquialisms! Good for you! Yes, there can be a degree of m alignment or misrepresentation when being offered something that seems to be too good to be true. Of course, I’ve seen many who have taken a perfectly legitimate and above-board offer and try to “work the system” in a less-than-honest manner. One example: a couple from the southern U.S. whose district paid for their subscription to an online professional development service, who then tried to claim that expense as a write off on their income tax returns. Just when you think you’ve heard it all!

]]> Comment on Marketing and P.D. by teachthemasses http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/marketing-and-pd/#comment-13 teachthemasses Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:15:12 +0000 http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/?p=270#comment-13 Hi- a pig in a poke means you have been tricked into perhaps buying something thinking it was better than it really is- like a pig in a bag when you thought it was , say a sheep. Hi- a pig in a poke means you have been tricked into perhaps buying something thinking it was better than it really is- like a pig in a bag when you thought it was , say a sheep.

]]> Comment on Marketing and P.D. by cpitrolo http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/marketing-and-pd/#comment-12 cpitrolo Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:23:41 +0000 http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/?p=270#comment-12 <em>"Pig in a poke"</em> .....Perhaps, yes. "Pig in a poke" could be interpreted in several ways. In what context are you using that phrase? (quid pro quo) ;-) “Pig in a poke” …..Perhaps, yes.

“Pig in a poke” could be interpreted in several ways. In what context are you using that phrase? (quid pro quo) ;-)

]]> Comment on Marketing and P.D. by teachthemasses http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/marketing-and-pd/#comment-11 teachthemasses Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:13:20 +0000 http://cpitrolo.wordpress.com/?p=270#comment-11 A pig in a poke ? http://teachthemasses.wordpress.com/ A pig in a poke ?
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