Sentences with phrase «argue over things»

Often, that means going toe - to - toe with the mayor, arguing over things like the city's share of the bill for the MTA.

Not exact matches

One of the most difficult things I saw as a youngster was my parents arguing over whether my dad had an extra dollar to give to my mother.

One of the things they argue over is which is the oldest pub in England.

That said, he noted: «In the grand scheme of things, if we have a belief that this could be the next $ 400 - billion company, arguing over a pre-money valuation of $ 1.8 billion or $ 1.9 billion isn't really that relevant to us.»

Of all the things he accomplished on earth, how do you think he'd feel about us arguing over his epidermis?

Maybe these things are common knowledge among those in Evangelical circles, but for many like me on the outside, when we see a certain pastor or denomination singled out in this way, it looks a lot like the same internal striving that's been going on in the Church since Peter and Paul argued over circumcision.

We have things to do in THIS life that are way more important than arguing over crap like this.

Arguing about why shit happens only diverts time and energy away from the thing all people of good will, regardless of their faith or nonfaith, should be concerned with, the thing all of us have some control over: what happens after shit happens.

«He loved to think and argue and turn things over and figure out what was really going on,» Jensen said.

It's just a dumb thing to argue or fight over.

What our churches are arguing over, therefore, is not the authority of Scripture or confessions but over those things to which reference must be made when authority is exercised, over their correct interpretation, and over their relative weight in settling disputes.

Arguing over the rules of Monopoly is one thing.

It seems so pointless to argue over such a minor thing.

I have christian friends from other churchs and there women do these things and they do it because that is how they interpret the word.Its optional and not inforced by the church or by there husbands.They do it as an act of worship to the Lord.The point is how you interpret the word that was what i was getting at as we know the word is the inspired word of God to understand it we need the inspiration of the holy spirit otherwise the word is dead and brings no life.In the case of mother etta she was called to preach and God used her as an evengelist in her day her ministry grew she witnessed to thousands she healed the sick and saved the lost you can argue over a point but the proof is there that God uses women just as he uses men in ministry today.

Ask the owner to do this instead of a mosque just for one religions culture.How a community of Americans with different ideas and religions can come together and voice their beliefs and why it is so.Support America its time we all get together on one page.Stop the hatreds and misunderstandings of one another.This would be not only a great time for it but a place such as a United Understanding of Religions building could surface.Now that would be a great way of continuing on after 9 - 11or... we can fight argue and fuss over things we understand not, with no one stepping up to find common ground.Which is it going to be?Hate or understanding?You have the moment, seize it for humanity.Not just one peoples.

While Christoph Cardinal Schönborn and Professor Stephen Barr were arguing over questions of evolution and teleology in the last few issues of First Things, down in Pennsylvania Judge John E. Jones III was deciding Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District.

And one last thing; arguing over invisible spirits, and what the invisible spirits intended....

Certainly, much of the blame for these things lie at the feet of mankind, but Satan encourages these destructive behaviors and fans the flames of proud and arrogant men arguing over land, possessions, privilege, and power.

A top professional does not argue with the ref over every little thing does he?

I would argue that women's tennis was better during the Sampras reign, then men's tennis was better during the Federer and Nadal prime competition, and now women's is taking over again — partially due to Serena and partially due to other things.

You can argue that we've pushed above our weight over the past couple of seasons, matching teams with limitless resources, Chelsea and City with their rich owners and United with their wealth in the commercial side of things.

We would argue about that often; I told him it wasn't right for me to be over there because I was interfering with their bonding time but his excuse was:» They are older children, they're ok, they do their own thing.»

Today, my kids now argue over a chip they found on the mini-van floor, and then refuse to eat the dinner my husband made, despite the fact that it's the thing they requested.

Some people will argue that cough medicines have some alcohol in them and that the numbing agents in over the counter teething gels can do weird things to babies» throats and mouths and that a little rum first is nothing compared to the creepy pharmaceuticals we inflict on our children from birth on.

I've also heard people say that they watched their parents argue over certain things or do certain things that they knew they didn't want to carry over into their marriage and they are doing what they do to avoid that.

Instead of arguing over what time they go to bed, you spend more time focusing on what happens in your home and how you can make things better for your kids.

They argue — as Corbyn does when he claims credit for U-turns the government has performed, such as over benefit reform or economic policy — that in holding to the faith they have exercised power, because power is simply the ability to make or to prevent things happening.

And it argues: «More than any other single thing, the cigarette has blighted the health and shortened the lives of people in Scotland for over a century.

Things heated up Tuesday as Buffalo Common Council members argued over the future of City Honors.

He added: «The most important thing was, after arguing it as I had done and many others had over a 30 - year period, we had for the first time an elected Assembly for Wales.

Those pushing this idea argue that it is about the only panacea left for PDP to regain control of Anambra State as resort to the old ways of doing things, will still leave the party in the hands of the godfathers who will engage in another round of bickering till the election is over.

Though scientists are still arguing over the effects of soy on cancer and heart health, one thing is for certain: «Consuming too much soy - based vegan «meat» is arguably worse (than) consuming high - quality animal products,» says Henderson.

To summarize, he said, «We have gurus promoting all kinds of diets, arguing over small details (fats, meat, grains, etc.) in the grand scheme of things.

I am a very good communicator who loves to talk things over, I really hate to argue and I am a very honest..

You don't want to have to argue over every little thing.»

The couples who constantly fight and argue over every small thing are bound to fail.

The movie's definitely a grrl - power film without being explicitly feminist; that's not a bad thing, mind you, but the grace by which Fury Road lets its female heroes simply be themselves is infinitely admirable and refreshing in a world that's still arguing over whether or not Black Widow thinks she's a monster for not being able to make babies.

It could be argued that the ostensible neutrality actually shields 13 Hours from becoming the next hotly - contested political drama, a fate Eastwood's chronicling of the deadliest sniper in American history fell victim to last year — though shots of a topless (and completely ripped) John Krasinski, who plays experienced military man Jack Silva and the montages of substantially muscly men doing substantially muscly - man things like flipping over massive tires and knocking out pull - ups like it ain't no thang, does nothing but prop America up on a pedestal that the innocent Libyans pictured herein have nary a prayer of mounting themselves.

Oddly enough, teacher preparation programs occasionally argue against being held accountable for things like placement rates because they don't believe they have any control over how many of their teachers receive jobs.

We could spend an entire EdNext volume arguing over the CREDO results alone, but I think some things are clear: one, nationally, low - income kids gain faster in charters than in district schools; two, many of CREDO's state and city - specific studies show very strong comparative gains for low - income charter students; and three, the movement as a whole has made significant progress by doing exactly what the model calls for and closing low - performing schools.

The courage to build relationships and trust even when people are questioning, arguing (even yelling at you), the courage to ask others to change practices, their beliefs and try new things (despite years of experience behind them) and the courage and patience to have very exhausting, confusing and difficult days only to go back to work and start over each and every morning; one conversation at a time, one priority at a time and all the time building your own confidence.

Wireless headphones allow rear passengers to enjoy individual things, so there's no arguing over what to watch.

Rosalie continually asserts that the encroachment of civilization and industry into the jungle are regrettable: «What is it about our species,» Rosalie wonders, «that allows us to watch sitcoms and argue over sports while cultures and creatures and those things meek and green and good are chopped, shot, and burned from the world for a buck?»

I just knew they lived in wrecked farmhouses, and though they did a few typically student - like things — argued over books, worked on the occasional essay, fell in and out of love — there was no college campus or teacher anywhere in sight.

It was very exciting to open the box for the proof copy and be able to hold that very first one in my hand, but the most exciting thing for me was to have my two youngest children, ages 17 and 14, arguing over who should get to read it first!

If you have ever argued with them over a bill, you know that getting them to take responsibility for accurate billing would be an amazing thing.

The interview with Pejman helped me confirm some things I already knew, my wife and I sometimes argue over our children's education.

And there appears to be no basis for arguing over the spouse's money in a domestic partnership (although I'm trying to confirm things like what I'm saying)

Some things just aren't worth arguing over.

We'd argue that this is generally a good thing, and almost all progress the world over stems from this simple principle.