Posts Tagged ‘lead’
Inverted Hierarchy
I learned at a very early age, that there is always a hierarchy in my world. When I was a kid, it was my parents who were in charge at home, when I went to school it was teachers and principals. As I progressed in school it was the more popular students who were in…
Read MoreServe
When we go eat lunch or dinner out, I’m grateful for the people who serve tables. They are there to make my dining experience smooth and special. I can remember a time when I barely noticed them. Years ago, when I was in full-time ministry, some of my students/friends waited tables to get through college.…
Read MoreRisk
This word implies the possibility of loss or injury. I’ve taken my share of risks during my life. Some of them I’m embarrassed about and others I’m grateful for. I would not be the man I am today without some level of risk. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to calculate my risks a bit.…
Read MoreBravery
I remember as a kid growing up, I learned what it meant to be brave. I wasn’t too afraid of the dark. I wasn’t afraid to go first when called upon. Bravery implies great courage in spite of crazy circumstances. I am still learning and growing in this area for sure. Nehemiah had led the…
Read MoreStir My Heart
These three words became a prayer for me this morning. It’s election day here in the United States. As always, our country is very divided in our political views and choices. I haven’t watched a news cast in several weeks because they all seem slanted to me one way or the other. In order to…
Read MoreArrogant Disobedience
I remember things about child rearing that was a bit tricky. For example, there were times when the children made stupid decisions and there were other times when they were clearly rebellious. The tricky part was knowing which they were. I was trying to be patient and help them grow when I determined that they…
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