Posts Tagged ‘honest’
Measuring Up
I remember as a kid, I was never chosen first for the kick ball game or the dodge ball game. I wasn’t the last one chosen, but I remember never being the first. My physical ability has always what I call average. I’m not trying to put myself down, I’m just being real. I will…
Read MoreMotive
This word is defined as “a reason for doing something, especially something that is hidden or not obvious”. I think understanding motive is critical to having integrity and honor in our treatment of others. I believe that people who follow Jesus should have motives that are obvious and in alignment with His call upon our…
Read MoreFake It
I remember being told, “Fake it until you make it”. This advice seemed to make sense when you’re new at a job. Even if I’m not skilled yet, I can act with confidence like I really know what I’m doing. One of my favorite sayings…. “Go with what you know until your feelings catch up”.…
Read MoreThe Greatest
I work hard to be my best on most days. I don’t want to disappoint people I serve and work with. There are days that I feel totally spent. There are days that I’m invigorated. There is a tension in me that drives me to serve well and to live well to honor the King…
Read MorePromotion
I was in student ministry for 20 years and I had some opportunities come my way that might have been perceived as a promotion. There are some promotions that give you a title and a “bump” in pay. There other promotions that give you more responsibilities with no increase in pay. In student ministry, the…
Read MoreTrouble At Home
It is often easy to tell what really goes on at home when you are engaged or involved with the children. When I served as a Youth Pastor, the children would often reveal if things at home were as they “appeared to be”. When people go out in public (such as a church function), they…
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