Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Bias, Superintendent

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Bias Opinion

When What Gets in the Way Becomes the Way

Imagine picking up your car from the shop after a routine tune-up.  The technician says, "Your car is in great shape. You do a great job in maintaining it."

On your way home the brakes fail.  You discover there is no brake fluid.

Now, how do you feel?

You go to the shop, find the technician, and say, "Why didn't you tell me there was no brake fluid in the car?" And the technician says, "Well, I didn't want you to feel bad. I was afraid you would get upset with me and I want us to be friends.”

Just how furious would you be?

Would you say something like, “I don’t come here for a fantasy-based ego boost! I come to have my car maintained.  When it comes to my car, I want the truth."

Imagine going to the doctor for your annual check-up. At the end of the examination, the doctor says, "You are in great shape. You have...continue reading