Speak Up

I remember when I was fourteen years old, I spoke at our church. It was my first “sermon” of sorts. I think it lasted eleven minutes. Our preacher helped me prepare. He helped with some study materials. I still remember how nervous I was. I still get nervous today when speaking before a crowd. I…

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Called Out

There are choices we make daily that sometimes have unintended consequences. It easy to become unaware of all the connected people. I live in a small town in Georgia and there are a lot of people who are relatives to one another.  I have learned to work at being kind to everyone and then I…

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Silent Treatment – Speak Up

There have been times when I’m in a meeting and feeling compelled to say something, but I hold it back. I’ve learned the value of timing. I’ve also learned to speak up because I might say what everyone else is thinking. I have to keep a check on my ego for sure so that I’m…

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Speak Up & Speak Out

There is a time to be quiet and there is a time to speak up and out. Over the years I have more trouble speaking too much instead of not speaking enough. Words can bring healing to hurtful situations. Words can also destroy people’s lives. I’m learning, the older I get, how valuable well thought…

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Speak Up – Speak Out

I think that these two actions are very similar. To “speak up” is to be heard on a particular subject or certainly give input to the idea. On the other hand, “speak out” implies taking on the cause and giving voice to an idea and letting the world know about it. “Speaking up” is a…

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