Posts Tagged ‘real’
Honest
I will often look up a word in the dictionary that jumped off the pages of God’s Word. This morning, the word honest jumped out. I was taught the value of honest at a young age when I was busted by my parents for being dishonest. I also learned how it hurts me and my…
Read MoreStrong Grip
I remember being taught as a young teen to properly shake hands with someone. I was told a good firm handshake speaks of confidence and character. I don’t know if all of that is true, but I do like to shake hands with someone who has a firm grip. I also like to greet my…
Read MoreMy Motive
I believe it would be dishonest to say that I don’t have a motive. My motive doesn’t have to be bad to be a motive. I’ve know people with good motives and good intentions and things still went sideways. I’m not always willing to reveal my motives, but the Lord already knows my motives. I’m…
Read MoreOn Guard
I’ve entered into situations that I wasn’t sure was safe. I’ve been to homes trying to show where there was a dog, that was “friendly” and wouldn’t bite – I was on guard. I’ve been with people who appear harmless, but something just “felt weird” so I was on guard. I see being “on guard”…
Read MoreEmpty Lies
There are people who could be called “professional liars”. They will tell you whatever you want to hear or they will tell some tall tale that distracts and distorts the truth. I have often said that I can work with the truth, no matter how hard it is to hear. I get extremely frustrated…
Read MoreWisdom Brings Peace
I have been known to talk when I should be listening. I have also been known to be quiet when I should have spoken. This can be tricky – knowing when to speak or not to speak. I also try to edit carefully what comes out of my mouth. When I relax a bit…
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