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Colleague Gave Out Christmas Cards Written With Bible Verses and Specific Words Were Underlined

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The Tale of the “Patience‑Praising” Card​

Picture this: you’re at a corporate training center, a place where adults come to learn how to do their jobs better. The vibe is all “grow your career, not your ego.” Enter Jane, a fresh‑from‑the‑other‑department instructor who’s been on the payroll for a year and has somehow managed to become the poster child for “why we love a good sermon in the break room.” She’s a Christian, she prays loudly before meals, and her desk is a shrine of Bible‑quote figurines and affirmation posters. Great, right? Not so fast.

The Complaint Avalanche​

A few months in, the students begin complaining. According to the complaints, Jane’s teaching style is “more kindergarten than corporate.” Students keep asking to go to the bathroom for “talking back,” one even left the class and never returned. The client almost canceled an entire contract just because they were “freaked out” by Jane’s presence. The company is a traveling gig; instructors spend weeks on the road, so the stakes are high.

So, the question on everyone’s mind: Did Jane ever face disciplinary action? The answer? Nobody knows. The only evidence we have is a card that landed on our desks on a holiday‑break Friday.

The Card of Confusion​

The front of the card was a simple snow‑cap mountain picture—no crosses, no Bible references. Inside, though, were three handwritten Bible verses. What’s the kicker? Jane underlined the words “slow to anger,” “slow to speak,” “patient,” “kind,” and the like. No other words were highlighted. The card felt less like a holiday greeting and more like a subtle performance review.

Two colleagues also received cards, but those were more straightforward: a single short verse with no underlining. Our narrator decided to keep quiet, not wanting to stir the pot further.

The burning question: What was Jane trying to convey? And would management even care if someone raised a complaint?

The Comments (No Usernames, Just the Roar)​

By inserting her religion into the workplace, she’s created a hostile environment. HR is your friend.

Is she trying to tell you that you’re “slow to anger” and “patient,” or is she subtly suggesting you need to improve? Either way, thank her—“thanks for the biblical pep talk.”

No need for religion at work. If you’re uncomfortable, politely tell her to stop or go to HR. We don’t need Christianity shoved into our faces like a mandatory snack.

Maybe she thinks underlining these words is praising you? But the whole “patience” angle feels like a veiled critique. Combine that with previous complaints, and you’ve got a recipe for business fallout.

Hand her a card with Matthew 6:5‑6 instead. That’s the “prayer in private” vibe.

TL;DR​

Jane, a new instructor with a penchant for public prayers, sent out Christmas cards with Bible verses that had words like “patient” and “slow to anger” underlined. The workplace was already simmering over her kindergarten‑style teaching, and the card just added fuel to the fire. HR might not be thrilled, and the comments suggest it’s time to either politely ask her to keep the faith off the desks or file a complaint. Or, if you’re feeling brave, give her a card with “Matthew 6:5‑6” and watch her eyebrows raise.