Posts Tagged ‘discernment’
Freedom
One of the effects of “Shelter In Place” is that is “feels like” we have lost our freedom. In some ways we are limited for sure. We must be careful not to cause harm to others by spreading this virus to those who are more vulnerable than others. Things are different, but there are still…
Read MoreGod’s Help
I could write volumes of true-life stories of how God has been the Game Changer in a battle or struggle that I’ve faced over the years. He has walked with me through many really hard trials. When I look back on those times now, they don’t seem so big and bad. At the time I…
Read MoreDesperate Leadership
I know what it’s like to be in charge and yet not sure how to go where we are supposed to go. There are those who are put in leadership position without leadership ability. “If you’re leading and no one is following, then you’re just taking a walk.” (Afghan proverb) Leadership is not always easy…
Read MorePut Your Oxygen Mask On First
I have heard this time and again when I fly on a commercial airline. The instructions are: “if you’re traveling with a small child, put your oxygen mask on first before helping with theirs.” There is logic and some common sense behind this for sure. If you are attempting to save another’s life and you…
Read MorePowerful Presence
Around the first of this year, I was challenged instead of a “new year resolution” to choose a word that would speak to me all year long. I think the challenge was from a podcast featuring Jon Gordon. Jon Gordon is the Norman Vincent Pealeof our day, in my opinion. The word that came to…
Read MoreThe Lord Will Provide
These four words are easy to say and affirm EXCEPT when the situation is desperate and scary. I can remember a time when I was praying for healing for my son as he fought cancer. I was scared as I watched him get so beaten down by the chemotherapy. I remember having a hard conversation…
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