Boastful or Blessed

These two words are vastly different and have much to do with the posture of my heart. If I’m boastful, I’m pointing to me. If I’m blessed, I’m aware that it’s not all about me. Boasting comes from pride while blessing comes from humility. As I journey through the book of Esther, I see a…

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Bragger

I often pick on people who are quick to show all the things they have or have accomplished.  I call them a “bragger”. They seem to be saying: “Look at me and how great I am”.  I think this a huge display of pride for sure. I have learned over the years that I am…

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Giving Back

I often use the word giving praise to the Lord for what He is doing and has done for all mankind. I am also committed to be a giver of my financial resources and my time for Kingdom work. I was reminded this morning that my giving is really “giving back”.  I can look back…

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Capable & Qualified

There are times in my work life that I’ve been capable, but not qualified. I’ve also been qualified, but not capable. For example, when I was first licensed in real estate, I was qualified, but there were things I needed to learn in order to be capable. I remember as a student pastor having opportunities…

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Profound Gratitude

A couple of years back I started a morning routine of starting my day with gratitude. I used to hit the snooze and for the 9 minutes between alarms, I would start naming things I’m grateful for.  I have made it a habit to begin each day with a grateful heart. Even when my heart…

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The Famous One

I used to want to be famous. I realize that fame comes at a huge cost to a person’s personal life. There are many who want to be famous and they’re pushing hard so that they can sell their songs or their product to others. There are others who are famous, but for negative reasons.…

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