Posts Tagged ‘respect’
Trend
I am not really much of a “trend setter” or a “trend watcher”. I heard a phrase when taking financial peace from Dave Ramsey years ago that talked about how we often try to impress people we don’t know or even like. When I was growing up my mom referred to it as “keeping up…
Read MoreDisobedience
I remember incidents as a kid where I clearly disobeyed direct instruction from my parents or another in authority. I knew what I was supposed to do, I just decided to do what I want instead. I learned really quick where the boundary lines where. I learned that often the instructions were for my own…
Read MoreKindness
I think kindness creates opportunity for blessings multiply. If I’m kind to one person and then that person is kind to another, the ripple effect can go on and on. Kindness is having a good nature or disposition coming from a gentle spirit. I think I could argue that Christ followers should possess kindness because…
Read MoreObedience Brings Honor
I went through a bit of rebellion period in my younger years. (I know it’s hard to imagine!) I challenged everything my parents and anyone in authority had to say. I was still at home, so I really didn’t go anywhere or do anything major out of rebellion. I won’t disclose some of the stupid…
Read MoreGirl Dad
I am so blessed to be a Dad to a sweet daughter. I am Dad to 4 boys and 1 girl. I’m not sure I can explain it the bond I have with my daughter. It’s not that I love my sons less, it’s just different. Some of my dear friends have only daughters and…
Read MoreConfrontation
Some people hate confrontation and others seem to thrive on it. I would probably fit in the former “camp”, but I have learned that is necessary in most any level of leadership. Confrontation is a relative of accountability. If someone desires to be held accountable to me for something, at some point, I will need…
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