Posts Tagged ‘counsel’
Counsel & Guidance
Many years ago, I earned a Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling. That degree was probably the most practical degree I could have earned as a student pastor. I remember upon graduation realizing how little I knew about giving counsel. I became a source of counsel to a lot of the students and their…
Read MoreThe Darkest Night
I am not a fan of darkness, but I do sleep better when there is less light in the room. I prefer the daytime. I love the long summer time days because in winter, it seems like the nights are extra-long. There are some nights that seem very long, the ones where I can’t…
Read MoreHelpless & Needy
I’ve been around people who are needy or clingy. There are those who are always in a bad place – I think if they won the lottery, they’d still be clingy and needy. There are also those who’ve been dealt a tough “hand” in life. They have needs and they need someone to help…
Read MoreReprimand
I am not beyond being called out for a mistake or a misstep. I’m pretty sure that I’ve made more than one mistake in my life. I really do try to learn from my mistakes and missteps. I really don’t like receiving a reprimand or giving out a reprimand. The official definition of reprimand is:…
Read MoreCliché Counsel
There are times when a cliché comes to my mind and there may very well be a nugget of truth inside it, but also seems a bit shallow. Cliché’s are often used in a quick retort or reply to someone when they are in the middle of a situation that is a big deal. For…
Read MoreCut Your Losses
There have been times when I bought something that I thought would really be helpful and work well for me only to find out that I had made a mistake. I really hate to loose money. I like to be wise and prudent prior to spending it, but there are times when a mistake…
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