I came across a Facebook post recently where a Christian was finger pointing, berating, ridiculing and all around criticizing a Christian leader for some remarks he had made.  For some reason, it made me think about a simple little random incident a college roommate of mine had with her boyfriend. 

After she berated him about something, he turned to her and asked:  "Are you praying for me as much as you're criticizing me?"  

Whoa.  That's one piercing, penetrating question.  

It convicted me, and I wasn't even involved in the incident.  Let's be gentle out there... and pray for others before we point accusing fingers.

The Pondering Palette:  This is a hard question--- is there anyone you've been pointing at more than praying for?  (Why not stop and pray for that person? Right. Now.)