Posts Tagged ‘behavior’
Trouble At Home
It is often easy to tell what really goes on at home when you are engaged or involved with the children. When I served as a Youth Pastor, the children would often reveal if things at home were as they “appeared to be”. When people go out in public (such as a church function), they…
Read MorePunishment
I grew up in a home where discipline was part of our life. If I disobeyed my parents, there were consequences. I also did some stupid things when I was in elementary school and received the “board of education applied to the seat of understanding”! Side note, if I put two wallets in my back…
Read MoreOne Good Thing Leads To Another
This idiom is still true today. When I do something good, it can lead to more good choices and activities. The opposite of that is true as well. When I do something bad, it can lead to more bad things. So, the goal is quite obvious – to do good and let more good things…
Read MoreExpectation
I will admit that I have certain expectations of myself. I also have certain expectations of people around me. There are times when my expectations are very unrealistic. Expectation is a the anticipation of certain behavior, event or an activity to happen according to my hopes and dreams. Just because I expect something to happen…
Read MoreImitate
An imitation is a reproduction of the real thing in lots of ways. Imitation is also called the highest form of flattery. If I’m imitating bad behavior, I’m hurting the Lord’s heart and I’m often hurting myself. If I’m imitating good behavior, it can become part of a positive routine that helps me grow. The…
Read MoreEvil
I have been taught to recognize evil and wickedness since I was a young kid. We don’t always call “it” that anymore. We use all sorts of “softer” terms like indiscretion, mistake, bad behavior, bad actor, immoral to describe evil. I think evil deeds reflect an evil heart. I believe our behavior flows from our…
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