Posts Tagged ‘consistent’
Integrity Matters
I learned at a very young age that what you say should match up with what you do and who you are. Integrity is defined as: adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. This is easier to say than to do. I believe our character is often tested in secret,…
Read MoreFinish Strong
I’m pretty sure that I’ve passed the halfway point of my life. My math is not that great, but I’m confident that I passed that point a while ago. I was reminded this morning that there is a difference in how you start and how you finish. I’m talking specifically about life – everyone starts…
Read MoreOld & Faithful
I really admire older people. They have such great life experiences to share. I’ve learned a lot about what NOT to do from the stories of older people in my life. They can usually tell you what won’t work. Before I go too far speaking about older people, I must admit that I’m closing in…
Read MoreIntentions
I really intend to start that exercise program very soon. I intend to come for a visit real soon. I intend start my diet next week. Intentions really mean well but without the “follow-through”, they are just thoughts or words with little meaning. I remember someone telling me years ago that “the road to…
Read MorePatience & Discipline
These two words don’t always seem to go together, but they might just be related to one another. I have personally struggled with patience in many areas of my life. I want what I want and I want it now. I’ve learned that what is a crisis in my view does not constitute a crisis…
Read MoreI Love The Lord
I grew up fearing God as this “dictator of sorts” that could strike me with a lightning bolt at any time that I misbehaved. In my mind He was like the all-knowing parent who had no sense of humor and despised people having fun. I realize now that I was wrong on so many…
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