Posts Tagged ‘power’
Manipulation
This is a negative word that means harmful influence. It’s swaying or coercing someone to do something or feel the way I want them to feel. Manipulation is a negative form of influence. The person or persons being manipulated don’t realize that they are being manipulated. I believe this happens a lot in our popular…
Read MoreMistake
I’ve made too many mistakes in my life to count and I’m sure I will make more in the time I have left on earth. A mistake is “an action or judgement that is misguided or wrong”. I have not made a lot of intentional mistakes, but I still have made some mistakes out of…
Read MoreAuthority or Power
It is sometimes painful to watch people with power who have no authority. The reverse of that is tough as well, when people who have authority have no power. Leadership to me in more about influence then authority or power. There are times when authority is called for. Power is a bit more subjective. There…
Read MoreServing
I think when I was young, I dreamed of being wealthy and having people serve me all the time. I’d have people make my bed, iron my clothes, take out the trash – all sorts of stuff I didn’t want to do. When I got older and could afford to hire people to do things…
Read MoreHealing & Hope
I’ve seen people get well. I’ve seen cancer eradicated. I’ve seen broken limbs restored to work normal again. I’ve seen people die from sickness while praying for healing. I don’t always understand God’s plan or His position on healing. I pray for every sick person I’m aware of, and I want God to bring healing…
Read MoreUnder Control
I have learned over the years that there are lots of things beyond my control. I can’t control traffic. I can’t control the weather. I can’t control other people. When my children were small, I did have some level of control. I can’t control what makes others angry. I can’t always control when someone else…
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