Believe

I believe some things that others tell me because I see them as a reliable source of information. I believe my Pastor when He teaches the Word of God, but I do search for myself in the Word to be sure what He says aligns with the Word of God. I also believe my Doctor…

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Justice & Mercy

I feel like I’ve felt both justice and mercy as recent as last week.  I was driving through a town in Northwest Georgia and I was given a “safe driving award” (aka a speeding ticket). I was on the north side of the town and the traffic was opening up and I wasn’t paying close…

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Spirit Filled

When I hear these two words together, I often think of people who are very charismatic about their walk with God and somewhat “showy” about their walk with God. This observation is not meant to be condemning about anyone who acts like this. In my experience with Christians who are very animated about their faith,…

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Advocate

I like this word. It means someone who publicly supports and fights for others.  An attorney is an example of an Advocate. I have had several other advocates over the years. My parents and grandparents were and are advocates of mine. My wife and her family are advocates of mine. My children have become my…

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Assessment – Planning – Doing

I think most people are constantly assessing things and making plans based on those assessment. For example, if I’m planning to work outdoors, I will need an assessment of the weather we are expecting. There are many more assessments that need to be made as I make plans. I recently heard a powerful quote/axiom: “Write…

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Presence Brings Blessing

It is so cool to be in the presence of someone who is a great person. I have had the privilege of being around some great people. The strong leaders whom I’ve been around are mostly humble and kind. There have been some leaders who were arrogant and full of themselves. I think I would…

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