Posts Tagged ‘presence’
Convictions
I have several convictions. I have always defined convictions as “my opinion set in concrete”. It is officially defined as a “firmly held belief or opinion”. When my convictions are set in concrete, they are very hard to move or change. It is not impossible to change my convictions, but it usually takes a jackhammer…
Read MoreA Good Life
I listen to a podcast a couple of times a week called “It’s A Good Life” led by Brian Buffini, a businessman from San Diego who leads the largest business coaching company in the USA for sure and probably the world. At the end of each podcast episode, he asked his guests: “What does the…
Read MoreHonor The Lord
I grew up learning to “honor my father and mother”. I was reminded that things I did or said brought either honor or shame to my family. My last name should mean something in the small community where I lived growing up. As I grew up and grew closer to the Lord, I realized that…
Read MoreCritical
I must confess that there are times when I’ve had a “critical spirit” about me. The people who know me well, know that it’s not real often. I must catch myself when I’m in a funk and I’m negative about almost everything and everyone. Usually when I find myself in this spot, I’m truly miserable…
Read MoreDress Up!
I’m not one who enjoys formal “dress up” events. I don’t mind wearing a nice pair of slacks, shirt, and sports coat. I can even wear a tie in some circumstances. I prefer casual dress any day of the week. When I’m on summer vacation, I dress in shorts, t-shirt, and sandals. I do try…
Read MoreHonorable
Being honorable implies worthy of honor. An honorable person is known for being honest, fair, and worthy of respect. An honorable person seeks to live up to high principles of truth and doing the right thing. We often call judges and persons who hold high office “your honor”. Paul reminds the church at Rome about…
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