Posts Tagged ‘Encourage’
Private Prayer
I have a theory about prayer and people. I believe everyone prays. Some pray to a false god or a God they just don’t know yet. Most everyone will pray in a pinch or in a crisis. I believe that my prayer life reflects my relationship with God. I have prayed publicly, and I must…
Read MoreEncouragement
I enjoy being encouraged. Encouragement inspires and motivates me. I also enjoy dispensing encouragement to others. Encouragement is most often positive and uplifting. The dictionary defines encouragement as “inspire with courage, spirit or confidence”. I love listening to speakers who encourage me in my walk with the Lord. I love listening to business leaders who…
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It is fairly easy to become discouraged. There are lots of “negative Nellies” and naysayers to make noise in our culture. It is easy to join the band of people who think negatively and speak negatively. It takes work to be positive and think positive. As a follower of Jesus, I feel compelled to lean…
Read MoreNeighborly Responsibility
This word carries with it accountability and answerable to another. I think it also means dependable and reliable. I do try hard to be a responsible husband, Dad, friend & REALTOR. I think responsibility involves experience and education. I see my work as serving others. I can certainly be a good neighbor by helping them…
Read MoreLeadership Transfer
There are so many areas of life where leadership is transferred or handed off from one person to another. Some leadership positions are formal, and some are informal. A president of a club or organization is formal, while the influence and guidance of the past presidents are informal. There comes a time when new leadership…
Read MoreCriticism
This is generally perceived as a negative word. It means finding fault, passing judgment or analyzing just about anything and everything. Some are naturally wired to analyze and find the “holes” in just about any plan or strategy. I must confess this is a hard concept to keep in check. I work in a very…
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