Posts Tagged ‘direct’
Stir My Heart
These three words became a prayer for me this morning. It’s election day here in the United States. As always, our country is very divided in our political views and choices. I haven’t watched a news cast in several weeks because they all seem slanted to me one way or the other. In order to…
Read MoreWherever You are
I think it was Confucius who said, “Wherever you go, there you are”. I am in a busy season of life at the moment and I might be found at my office early in the morning or at a listing appointment, or a showing appointment, or even in the classroom teaching. I enjoy my work…
Read MoreConfrontation
This is definitely NOT my favorite thing to do. Unfortunately, when working with people, confrontation is common and necessary. There are times when what I heard was not what was said. It’s important that communication that surrounds confrontation is clear and dripping with kindness. Dave Ramsey says, “To be unclear is being unkind”. I recently…
Read MoreRebuke
This word carries with it “stern disapproval or reprimand”. I know what it’s like to be rebuked. I grew up getting rebuked occasionally as my parents helped shape my character. I have also rebuked my children at times growing up. It is not fun when I’m the recipient of rebuke, nor is it fun to…
Read MoreFake It
I think most everyone fakes it to a certain level. I have accidently ran into people that I really don’t like being around and pretended it was good to see them. I have also faked having fun when I was really bored. I know that I’m probably the only one who has ever faked…
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