You, Me, Some Words

Looking for Common Ground

I’m Mark Westmoreland, a retired United Methodist pastor living now in Ellijay, Georgia. Throughout my active ministry of 44 years, I wrote newsletter or newspaper columns or congregational missives. I don’t want to stop now. So, this blog. I believe in a time of divisions, there is common ground to be found in the simple truths of the Gospel, our stories, and the strange beauty of the world around us.

A Reminder to Be Nice

On this special weekend, we should all be grateful to our president for reminding us of the lessons our mothers taught us:

Don’t call people names.

Don’t be full of yourself.

When you mess up, say you’re sorry.

Keep your hands to yourself.

Don’t blame somebody else for something you did.

Nobody likes a bully.

You’re special, and so is every other person God created.

Watch your language.

Go to church, so you’ll remember what’s important.

That’s nine.  Feel free to add a tenth, but remember what your mama said: “Be nice.”  Don’t make her get the switch.

(Shared on May 9)

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