Posts Tagged ‘obedience’
Faith
I have had faith in God for a long time. I accepted Christ when I was in third grade. The longer I live, the more I get to know Him and the more I love Him. He speaks to me through His Word and He speaks into my heart in prayer and in multiple ways. …
Read MoreNegotiate
I usually think that everything is negotiable. In my world as a REALTOR, we negotiate price, possession, and terms when someone is purchasing or selling a home. I also negotiate with my wife about where we’re going to dinner or on vacation. We discuss all sorts of options and then we land on one that…
Read MoreReputation
This is the belief or opinion that are generally held about something or someone. It doesn’t even have to be true, – it can simply be perception. I have always cared deeply about my reputation. I don’t always understand why some people form an opinion of me without ever talking to me or asking for…
Read MoreDependence
I grew up learning about Independence as our country separated from the taxation and oversight of the British government. We became an independent nation with our own government and laws for ourselves. We celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4 here in the United States. Our independent spirit seems to be part of our…
Read MoreFollowing Jesus
I have been a Christian since I was in third grade. I will say that when I became a Christian, I simply knew that I wanted to go to heaven when I died. You might say I became a Christian out of fear rather than choosing a life of following Jesus. I have learned many…
Read MoreCompelled
I have been sold things that I didn’t need. I have had high pressure sales pitches and occasionally I’ve fallen prey to them. If you’ve ever been to a resort with time-share options and been through one of those “sales introductions”, then you know what I mean. They really apply the pressure until you say…
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