Pastor McKinney, glad I could give a word of encouragement. I don't think many understand the wounds that snark can cause. It is cynicism writ large and part of our dark culture. One thing I do is to pour out my heart before the Father every night, getting the " stuff" off my soul and keeping in repentance . Just as King David had his " rants" before Papa, it unburdens my heart and clears things out before they take more root. God bless you especially for being a Pastor, one of the toughest jobs on earth ( next to being a parent!!). Know you are held in humble respect by many, including myself. Godspeed to you! Wendy
Wow, this is absolutely powerful, sister. What a journey you have shared—thanks for the refuge in this essay. I will be following and supporting you. Keep up God's work. All the love, just subscribed.
I like. Great write. Ms Snark speaks no more. Changed radically by the Savior. My wife and I have 7 girls and a son. and the last is a teen. Snark is abundant in our house right now. She was born when my wife was nearly 46 with me being 49. We know that the Lord is building a story in her. Thanks for speaking out in candor. The youngest generation needs to hear they we were young once and had the same challenges
Wendy, thank you! I’m a recovering Snark as well. Good to know there’s light at the end of the tunnel. What makes snark particularly hard for me to overcome is the fact that I have people in my life that say, “I only snark with those I love.” Even when you snark in a lighthearted way, it’s amazing how fast it can become extreme.
"Verbal bullying creates deep scars." This is so true, Wendy Elizabeth. Thank you for sharing.
I'm glad you are back in the arms of your beloved. We live in a harsh world where we had to build up walls to protect ourselves, but now we know we have a God who loves us and will protect us. One by one, we can let go of our defenses and become soft, meek, and humble like our master, Jesus Christ.
Pastor McKinney, glad I could give a word of encouragement. I don't think many understand the wounds that snark can cause. It is cynicism writ large and part of our dark culture. One thing I do is to pour out my heart before the Father every night, getting the " stuff" off my soul and keeping in repentance . Just as King David had his " rants" before Papa, it unburdens my heart and clears things out before they take more root. God bless you especially for being a Pastor, one of the toughest jobs on earth ( next to being a parent!!). Know you are held in humble respect by many, including myself. Godspeed to you! Wendy
Wow, this is absolutely powerful, sister. What a journey you have shared—thanks for the refuge in this essay. I will be following and supporting you. Keep up God's work. All the love, just subscribed.
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I like. Great write. Ms Snark speaks no more. Changed radically by the Savior. My wife and I have 7 girls and a son. and the last is a teen. Snark is abundant in our house right now. She was born when my wife was nearly 46 with me being 49. We know that the Lord is building a story in her. Thanks for speaking out in candor. The youngest generation needs to hear they we were young once and had the same challenges
Wendy, thank you! I’m a recovering Snark as well. Good to know there’s light at the end of the tunnel. What makes snark particularly hard for me to overcome is the fact that I have people in my life that say, “I only snark with those I love.” Even when you snark in a lighthearted way, it’s amazing how fast it can become extreme.
"Verbal bullying creates deep scars." This is so true, Wendy Elizabeth. Thank you for sharing.
I'm glad you are back in the arms of your beloved. We live in a harsh world where we had to build up walls to protect ourselves, but now we know we have a God who loves us and will protect us. One by one, we can let go of our defenses and become soft, meek, and humble like our master, Jesus Christ.