Posts Tagged ‘repent’
Create – Renew – Restore – Grant
I like new technology and new ideas that enhance my ability to work smarter and serve my customers and clients more efficiently. I sometimes think that all these time-saving ideas should generate way more margin for a deeper relationship with the Lord, my family and my friends. I think the time-saving devices have simply made…
Read MoreRepentant Leadership
I have come to the conclusion that those who never repent must never attempt to do anything. I know what failure feels like. I’ve learned that failure isn’t fatal unless I let it be. I learned a long time ago that there are at least three actions to take when I fail: Take ownership…
Read MoreRestart
I remember vividly times of restart in my life. I remember starting my first ministry position back in the 1982. I remember clear each time I started over in a new place. There were fears and unknowns. There were bunches of new people to get to know. In 1993 when my marriage fell apart. I…
Read MoreRight Response
I remember as a kid that I hated to disappoint my parents in disobedience. I also remember a parent sending one of my kids to their room while I decided on a punishment. This delay sometimes helped me to calm down before handing out the discipline that was called for. I could tell when…
Read MoreSeduction
This is a strong word that means to “attract powerfully” or “attract someone into a belief or into a course of action that is ill advised”. The person or persons doing the seduction are usually well aware of exactly what they are doing. Seduction happens in our faith. Seduction happens in our families. Seduction…
Read MoreRepent….Again
I’ve lost count at how many times I find myself in a position of repentance. I believe that I’m older and wiser, but yet I still find myself in a place of repentance. I actually believe that repentance is a part of my life as a follower of Jesus. I know what I’m supposed to…
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