tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745825294940013067.post4871377308479984360..comments2023-10-16T02:00:02.858-07:00Comments on Storing Up My Treasures: Cluckin' HensUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745825294940013067.post-24070619130358170262010-09-06T20:25:58.730-07:002010-09-06T20:25:58.730-07:00On a personal level, I try to look at my gripe and...On a personal level, I try to look at my gripe and try it on for size - what if it were directed at me - would it be valid. It often is and so I am more willing to extend grace. <br /><br />If it isn't something that applies to me then I try to fit myself into their life insomuch as I know of it. Often I realize that they are acting out of a set of circumstances from which I might not act differently or if I did it would only be through God's grace.<br /><br />It helps when your friends have the same desire as you do to avoid gossip.<br /><br />If it is something that needs to be discussed I try to be positive and avoid names and details as much as possible.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418200517338216765noreply@blogger.com