Obedient

I grew up learning to obey and respect my parents even when I didn’t agree with them. It seems like my Dad reminded me a few times that he couldn’t “make me do something”, but he could “make me wish I had”!  I think it’s important for children to learn obedience at an early age,…

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Keep Learning & Growing

I’m not sure when I decided to be a “lifelong learner”. I do love to learn and grow. I like to read a good book about personal growth or spiritual growth. My new favorite way to learn is podcasts. I also enjoy YouTube as a great place to learn. I believe that there are more…

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Loyalty & Kindness

I adore people who are both loyal and kind. I’ve met people who are genuinely kind, but not loyal. I’ve also met people who are fiercely loyal, but rude and unkind. It’s a well-balanced person who is both loyal and kind.  The author of Proverbs, Solomon mostly, gives great insight into how we should live…

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His Reputation

This is a word that is about another’s perspective or view of someone’s behavior. I know people who used to have a bad reputation, but they’ve changed their lives and now they have a favorable or good reputation. I think a good reputation has to do with honor, respect and integrity. I also think a…

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Repent Often

I looked up the word repent for a simple definition and found that it means to feel sorry and regretful for past actions or behavior. I realize that to repent is action oriented. It is not a passive place. If I repent, it is in response to noticing my sin, my misstep, my selfish behavior…

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Being Before Doing

I grew up as long as I can remember going to church on Sunday. I was definitely a rule follower for the most part. I did all the things I was supposed to do to look like a Christian. I knew how to say all the right words. I could pray a nice prayer that…

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