Posts Tagged ‘genuine’
Encouragement
I love receiving words of encouragement, especially when they are genuine. I know what it feels like to receive “manufactured encouragement”. The kind when it feels fake. I’ve been in positions of leadership and some of the people I was responsible for leading sometimes would give fake encouragement. It can also be called an “insincere…
Read MoreSkin-Deep Beauty
I remember my Mom telling me years ago that “beauty is only skin-deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone”! There is some truth to that for sure. As I’ve grown older and noticed some beautiful people on the outside with diseased hearts. I have to confess that I do try to look nice…
Read MorePretend Worship
I’ve used the phrase: “Fake it till you make it”. I confess that I’ve pretended to worship before, because I was supposed to worship. I’ve pretended because others were watching. It’s been several years, but I have since learned the value of being genuine before the Lord. I have learned that He knows my heart…
Read MoreA Profound Compliment
I do love a genuine compliment. It can lift my spirits and bless my soul deep within. I especially enjoy the ones that have been well thought out and are specific. I’m not desperate for a compliment, but I do enjoy them and they often embarrass me. I’m humbled by compliments that are genuine and…
Read MoreExcel
This word carries with it the intent to surpass or do extremely well in whatever activity I’m involved with. It is part of the word “excellent” as well. I believe that those who give their very best end up excelling. In the sporting world, there are some sports where a gifted athlete combines his/her gifts…
Read MoreCompliment
I love to receive a compliment even though it is awkward sometimes. I am often at a loss for words when someone pays me a nice thoughtful compliment. I really believe everyone enjoys hearing a nice compliment that is very genuine and thought out. A compliment is defined as “a polite expression of praise or…
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