Posts Tagged ‘influence’
My List of Leaders
I came across a simple and short verse in my daily Bible reading that really stirred my heart. Check this out… 7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. (Hebrews 13:7 NLT) I went back…
Read MoreManipulation
This is a negative word that means harmful influence. It’s swaying or coercing someone to do something or feel the way I want them to feel. Manipulation is a negative form of influence. The person or persons being manipulated don’t realize that they are being manipulated. I believe this happens a lot in our popular…
Read MoreServing
I think when I was young, I dreamed of being wealthy and having people serve me all the time. I’d have people make my bed, iron my clothes, take out the trash – all sorts of stuff I didn’t want to do. When I got older and could afford to hire people to do things…
Read MoreStories
I enjoy a good story. I especially like true stories with happy endings. I struggle with hearing stories of struggle, suffering and a bad ending. I believe that my life is made up of a series of stories. Some of my stories tell a lot about me, while others talk about others and their impact…
Read MoreInfluence
I have definitely been under the influence of others over the years. I have had some great mentors and teachers dating back to when I was just a kid. I remember some of my Sunday School teachers. I remember some of the Preachers at the little church I grew up in. I remember some of…
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…
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