Motive

This word is defined as “a reason for doing something, especially something that is hidden or not obvious”.  I think understanding motive is critical to having integrity and honor in our treatment of others. I believe that people who follow Jesus should have motives that are obvious and in alignment with His call upon our…

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Too Important

I have met people who think they are too important to help others. I have found myself busy at times and I wasn’t able to carve out time to help. I don’t ever want to be perceived as “too important” to help someone else.  I want to be attentive to the needs of others as…

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Humbled & Thankful

I love seeing the morning begin. I’m a bit of an early bird. I love seeing God’s creation “wake up” each day. This time of year, the trees are starting to bud, and some are starting to bloom. The earth is a part of God’s creative genius. There are often no words to describe what…

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Declaration

I have made my share of declarations over the years. I don’t consider myself a powerful person, so my declarations don’t necessarily impact a lot of people. I don’t even know who all reads the things I write here or pays any attention to my life. I do know that the Lord has called me…

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Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a gift…..that I give myself.  Unforgiveness usually turns into bitterness and bitterness destroys me from the inside out. Bitterness makes my heart hard and cold. With bitterness in my heart, it’s difficult to love and allow myself to be loved. When I forgive someone who’s harmed me, I release any power that the…

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Non-Offensive

I know what it is like to “tip toe” around another person’s feelings or emotions. I don’t intentionally want to hurt them in a confrontation when they are vulnerable or weak. I also don’t want to impose or come off with a haughty attitude. I think there are other times when the truth comes out…

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