Posts Tagged ‘respect’
Family
I grew up in a family with four other siblings. My parents taught us about Jesus, and we were connected to the little church in our community. We did things together. We worked the garden together. We all had chores to complete. I developed a tremendous work ethic without knowing it was even happening. My…
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…
Read MoreReverence
This word means “deep respect for someone or something”. I remember the first time I heard a minister called “Reverend”. I wasn’t sure what to make of it because I knew the minister’s first name. I didn’t mean any disrespect when I used his first name. I also remember one of my ministers who did…
Read MoreRespect
I do believe that respect is earned in relationship. I also believe that respect for a person’s position should be noticed. I respect people in leadership not because I know them personally, but because of the position they hold. I respect elected leaders even though I may disagree with their position on policy. I can…
Read MoreWhy? – It’s not a bad question
I’ve heard it said that if you don’t know your “why”, your “how” won’t make sense. There is a reason behind all that I do – that is my “why”. I’ve learned to check on my “why” as I walk through this life. This reveals my motives and the location of my heart in multiple…
Read MoreHealthy Fear
I’ve heard that F.E.A.R. is “False Evidence Appearing Real”! There are moments of fear in my life that are often unfounded but very powerful. I feel the stress of fear throughout my body. As I walk with the Lord, I’ve learned to let Him have my fear. I talk with Him about the fear I’m…
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