Struggle

This word is often associated with a negative event that is on the horizon or has even recently happened. I think there are lots of things that happen that are a much lighter struggle then others. I don’t watch a lot of wrestling matches. I’m not sure that most of what people call wrestling on…

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Confusion

When I’m confused, I usually slow down and start looking for clarity. I think the older I get, the easier it is for me to be confused about some things.  In other things, ideas and thoughts, I’m abundantly clear. When I was young, I was unclear on what was right and what was wrong. It’s…

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Perspective

This word is somewhat connected to the word perception. The word perception carries with it “an awareness, recognition, discernment, understand and emotion”. I might have a different perspective of the same event because of my perception. Perception and perspective are deeply personal and built upon my life’s journey. Some of the events of my life…

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Leaders Lead By Serving

I heard a guy on a podcast the other day say that “I’ve quit using the term ‘servant-leader’, because in my view, there is no other kind of leader.” In studying leadership in the Word of God, I believe he’s 100% correct. I also believe that everyone who has the capability of reading this is…

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Lead Me

I served as a youth pastor for just over 20 years. I was connected with the church leadership. I was a leader of the students for sure. I was involved at the highest levels of the local church leadership. Looking back, I’m a bit embarrassed about how those meetings went over the years. It was…

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An Honorable Blessing

I recently learned of an older pastor who visited our area. He was known for his ministries in Kentucky & Tennessee for many years. He served the Lord faithfully. He is nearing 90 years old and his family is taking him on visits to some of the places he served or to visit people with…

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