Posts Tagged ‘genuine’
Love God – Love Others
I have grown up being taught to love God. I have also been taught to love others. I feel like when I was growing up there was an asterisk (*) beside “love others”. It seemed to me that the people who taught me to love others, loved others who looked like them and acted like…
Read MoreFake
I have been “faked out” by people who appear genuine and real. I have had people tell me what I want to hear only to later find out the truth. I do believe that the truth usually finds its way out in the open. I’ve been around my share of fake people who act one…
Read MoreA Good Influence
When I was a young kid, my parents watched carefully to see who my friends were. My Mom reminded me that I would be known by the people I hang around. I believe that influence is assumed. If we hang around certain people and become close friends with them, they will certainly influence us. Influence…
Read MoreBlessing from Others
I enjoy a good compliment from others. It blesses me when people notice something good or nice that I’ve done. I should not do good or nice things just so I can receive a compliment. I should be kind and nice because of the Spirit of God living in me. It is also fun to…
Read MoreDeep Commitment
I have had relationships over the years that have developed into deep friendships. I feel like the richest man on earth when it comes to family, friends and colleagues. I think one of the things that makes my life so rich and full is the depth of commitment that we have to one another. I…
Read MoreHonest
I will often look up a word in the dictionary that jumped off the pages of God’s Word. This morning, the word honest jumped out. I was taught the value of honest at a young age when I was busted by my parents for being dishonest. I also learned how it hurts me and my…
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