The Theology of Calvin . . . and Hobbes (Social Responsibility)

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The Theology of Calvin . . . and Hobbes (Attitude Transplants)

Can we talk ourselves into being happy about an unsavory task? Maybe. But those situations really highlight our attitude at the moment, don’t they? I’m reminded of the great quote by Chuck Swindoll when he said:

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company… a church… a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past… we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you… we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

 

The Theology of Calvin . . . and Hobbes (Attitude)

Grabbing life by the throat and living on one’s own terms — That’s takes a lot of cash, doesn’t it?! In the Bible work is described as honorable. And the one who will not work — should not eat (2 Thes. 3:10)!

Work was not a result of the fall in the Garden — weary work was. Let’s work hard today — for the Lord! And let’s do it with “attitude”!

 

Time for a Great Cartoon! Attitudes!

I’m sure you’ve seen the Chuck Swindoll quote on attitude, right? Here it is again for your consideration — and mine!