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Six types of fake apologies
1. “If” apologies.
You can recognize these by the use of the word “if.” “If” is usually a technique for ducking personal responsibility. If you hurt someone, you should apologize and change the behavior that caused the hurt. If you will not change what you are doing, then “I’m sorry” is just lip service and causes even more pain. When you don’t really know “IF” you have hurt someone, whether by accident or purpose, then get it figured out before you attempt an apology
2. Polite apologies.
There is no real substance to this type of apology. There are merely done to be polite.
3. Blameless apologies.
“I’m sorry you were hurt” is not an apology. It does not accept responsibility. I am sorry that so many people died in World War II, but I cannot apologize because I have no reponsibility for it. A real apology always accepts responsibility.
4. Appeasement apologies.
Some folks just apologize so they can appease another person and get past the preset trouble. An alcoholic is often very skilled at this kind of apology. They apologize, but not really changes.
5. Wham-Bam apologies.
This is similar to “The Polite Apology.” There is no depth to it, but rather just an automatic response. You might hear this type if someone accidentally bumps in to someone in a crowed hallway. It’s okay, but is not a real apology.
6. Tactical apologies.
When someone offers an apology just to accomplish some personal goal, then is a tactic to an end and not an apology.
Lonnie Davis
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There are two categories listed below:
(1) Apps and
(2) Websites.
Bible Apps for phones and tablets.
These are mobile applications that you can use on a phone or tablet. To really get good with them, go to youtube and watch some videos which will explain them more fully. You may have some you like better, but these are the ones that I use and enjoy.
Apps
1. Olive Tree’s – Bible Study app
If I had to tell you to buy only one app to study your Bible on, it would be this one. They have a free version which has the KJV of the Bible and the JFB commentary. (Jameson-Fausset-Brown). This commentary is old but it is excellent. You can download the free Easton Bible dictionary to go along with this. You can pick a modern translation to go along with this study tool.
2. Laridian.com – Pocket Bible
I love “PocketBible” by laridian.com. It is easy to use and has many resources available. Most of the resources will cost, but once you own them, you will have them with you everywhere you go!
3. Bible.is
This free app is amazing. It will let you download Bibles to read PLUS it will read to you. This is not done by computerized voice, but rather by professional readers. Sometimes I like to turn on a section of the Bible, lay back in my chair, and let the Bible be read to me.
4. Bible – YouVersion
I confess that I am not a user of this app, but it is free. It has nearly any translation you would want. I mention it here because it is massively popular. I know it has many functions that I have never used. You might find this very helpful.
5. Bible Pronun
This app will let you look up Bible words and then will pronounce them of you. It doesn’t just give you a printed version of how it should sound, but actually pronounces the word for you. If you are going to read in public, this can help you not fumble over an unfamiliar word.
6. BibleDict
This amazing Bible dictionary lets you look up a word and then see its definition is four different Bible dictionaries – Easton, Smith, Fausset, and Hitchock. It is a cheap but very handy tool.
Websites
These next three tools are either websites or based on a website. Use of them is free. The free resources for Bible study that you can get on these websites is better than most serious Bible students had available to theme a mere 15 years ago. Spend some time on these sites and you will be blessed.
1. BibleHub.com
This website has a iOS app that accompanies, but is great when used on the internet. The resources you can use for free on this site is greater than many preachers have in the personal libraries. Don’t overlook this site.
2. Biblegateway.com
This website has many resources, but I especially love the way it reads the Bible to you. You can select the book and chapter and then listen to a wonderful Bible reader.
3. Studylight.org
The Bible commentaries found on this site are very helpful. I especially love that they have all of the Coffman commentaries – both Old and New Testaments.
What do you use?
There are many other great sites and tools available. Please share below if you have one that you think might bless others.
Lonnie
I love the “Wise Words” you shared. These are the words that you have heard through the years that you lean on to help guide you. I have put together your list and want to share them with you. Continue reading