Self-Aware

Self-awareness is a giant gift that we hopefully give ourselves. If we think we are something special, a big shot or a super Christian, then we are not self-aware. I have been around people who thought that they were “God’s gift to the world”. They were pompous, arrogant, and filled with pride. They were unaware…

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Keep On!

I can remember cheering my kids in sports over the years to “keep on”. “Give it your very best!” “Don’t Quit!” My youngest son Luke ran cross country and track and he trained to win. He heard me yelling at each meet. He always saved something for the finish line. The race was sometimes won…

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Rank

In the military each member has a rank. It is based on a lot of criteria, including merit and experience. When a youngster first graduates boot camp, I think they are simply a private. They can move through the ranks over the years and become a general – one of the highest ranks. In our…

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Sickness

There are sicknesses that lead to death. There are sicknesses that are chronic, irritating, and inconvenient. There are other sicknesses that are treatable and complete healing can result from proper treatment and time. I’ve never been one who is afraid of going to the doctor. If I’m sick, I want to get well. I don’t…

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A Proper Response

I’ve been hurt. I’ve been falsely accused. I have people tell things about me or something that I “supposedly” did that was simply NOT how it happened. Words can hurt deeply. Words can be used to spread lies. It is often a circumstance where someone wants to take the spotlight off them, and shift blame…

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Commendation

This word means to compliment or acknowledge.  A commendation is often given for an action that deserves to be noticed and noted. For example, a soldier would receive a commendation because of brave behavior in battle. Many of the awards in our military are commendations connected to a specific action.  In sports, there are awards…

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