Fake It

I remember being told, “Fake it until you make it”. This advice seemed to make sense when you’re new at a job. Even if I’m not skilled yet, I can act with confidence like I really know what I’m doing.  One of my favorite sayings…. “Go with what you know until your feelings catch up”.…

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Fake

I have been “faked out” by people who appear genuine and real. I have had people tell me what I want to hear only to later find out the truth. I do believe that the truth usually finds its way out in the open. I’ve been around my share of fake people who act one…

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A Heartfelt Apology

I have had to apologize many times in my life. I used to think an apology was a sign of weakness. I have since learned that it is actually a sign of strength – especially if is heartfelt and real. I’ve definitely been the recipient of a hollow apology. I’ve also been the giver of…

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Personal Holiness

What does holiness look like in someone? I used to imagine that it was someone who wore white. I also thought it might me be someone in a high-up leadership position in the church. Over the years I’ve learned that the people I thought were holy were 100% human. I’ve also thought that holiness is…

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Fake ID

I hear stories all the time of people who have made a fake ID. This is usually done by people who are under-age and want to purchase alcohol. There are also people who create fake ID’s because they are trying to escape something in their past. Isaiah reminded me this morning that I can fake…

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Customs & Traditions

I grew up in a small church in South Central Kentucky. I remember that we had about 75 people each Sunday when things were going well. We had our way of doing things for sure. I remember that we sang three songs from the Hymnal then a prayer song, communion, offering, sermon, invitation song, closing…

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