Posts Tagged ‘respect’
Just Obey
I look back on my childhood and I know that I wasn’t the perfect child when it comes to obedience. I tried things that were outside the boundaries that were set for me. I ignored the instruction of my parents and grandparents on occasion. For the most part, I was an obedient kid growing up.…
Read MoreDemand
This word carries with it some level of authority or expectation for sure. It can be considered a “claim or a right”. It can also be connected the boss or the person in charge of people who work for him or her. It seems to me that demands also are demeaning to the person receiving…
Read MoreSet Apart
There are times when an athlete excels in such a way that they “set themselves apart” from the other athletes playing the game. They weren’t really “set apart” as much as they “set themselves apart”. There are also times when a teacher or coach sees something special in a student and they set them apart…
Read MoreOrg Chart
I used to get all worked up about the Organizational Chart. I wanted to be in a significant position on the chart. I was reminded shortly after entering ministry that the Lord’s “Org Chart” is inverted. The people of Israel were about to move out from Sinai, where they had organized themselves by the Lord’s…
Read MoreSacred vs. Common
There are lots of things in our culture that used to be sacred but is now common. There used to be subjects that were never discussed in public that are not part of our common conversations when the subject comes up. I feel like if I were to give examples, I might be invading the…
Read MoreLooking Different
I don’t think I dress weird or even boldly. I’m fairly common and I don’t think I stand out because of my branded dress shirt or khaki pants. I do care about my appearance and try to have a “clean” and “well-groomed” look about me. There are times I might even wear a sports coat…
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