Posts Tagged ‘respect’
Respect With Reverence
I believe that these two terms should probably go hand in hand with one another when approaching the Lord. If I only approach Him with respect, I’m leaving out a valuable part of Who He is. If I approach Him with reverence without respect I’m making much more of me than I ought. Reverence…
Read MoreMatch Maker
I see people all the time trying to connect two other people together. If they know both people and they are compatible, then they get introduced and possibly go out on a date. Relationships are tricky and somewhat fragile. When they are built right, they can be incredible rewarding and strong. I believe that God…
Read MoreStrong Commitment
My grandparents were husband and wife for nearly 70 years. They modeled what commitment looks like in marriage. They survived the Great Depression, multiple wars and 8 children. They were committed to each other. They eloped on Christmas day many years ago. I sometimes think of how deeply they were committed. Their wedding was…
Read MoreLawlessness
I remember watching Back To The Future II with the movie set in a time and place where there was little or no law. The wealthiest people did pretty much what they wanted, because no one in law enforcement would challenge them. I can’t imagine what that might be like. I’m pretty sure that…
Read MoreNeighborly Love
I’ve had some great neighbors over the course of my life. It’s a bit random whom you end up living nearby or next door too. I’ve also known people who can’t stand their neighbors. They’ve gotten sideways over something and can’t seem to get it resolved. There will no borrowing sugar or milk from one…
Read MoreRespect & Obedience
I think that these two principles were instilled into me at a very young age. I respected my parents out of love and fear. They made the boundaries quite clear and if I stepped outside the boundaries I was punished. I believe respect is a fundamental human trait. I believe the Lord wired us with…
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