Posts Tagged ‘genuine’
Christmas Work
I’m super thankful to have time off work at Christmas. This is such a special time of year celebrating a life-changing event that happened hundreds of years ago right here on the earth in a little place called Bethlehem. I grew up learning about Jesus and who He was and what He did for me…
Read MoreConfrontation
This is definitely NOT my favorite thing to do. Unfortunately, when working with people, confrontation is common and necessary. There are times when what I heard was not what was said. It’s important that communication that surrounds confrontation is clear and dripping with kindness. Dave Ramsey says, “To be unclear is being unkind”. I recently…
Read MoreCrossed Up
I have met people before and we simple “hit it off” right away. We connect in a friendly way, yet somehow a level of genuine respect is clearly inferred. There are other times when there is an early disagreement that seems to “start things off on the wrong foot”. As time goes on, we can often…
Read MoreCalled
This word has a lot of different ways to use it. I know what it’s like to have some call me. I know what it’s like to be asked to volunteer to do a job or lead a team. I also know what it’s like to be called by God. I know this will feel…
Read MoreDesperation Prayer
I have been in places where I prayed to the Lord in deep desperation. It is not a pleasant place to be. In those times, I realize just how dependent upon the Lord I really am. I don’t always pray desperate prayers when things are good. I am learning that I should live in a…
Read MoreCompliment
A compliment is an “expression of praise, commendation or admiration”. (www.dictionary.com) I enjoy receiving compliments from people who are close to me. Check that: I like receiving compliments from just about anyone. I really enjoy receiving compliments from people I admire and respect deeply. A compliment means that someone noticed something. There was an attribute,…
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