Leader of All Leaders

  There are times when a leader steps up and has many strong characteristics such as deep wisdom and clarity of insight to lead others. Sometimes these types of leaders are not famous or known by many – they just lead from where they are. I do notice leaders like this when my path crosses…

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Deep Humility

  I remember my grandmother (aka “Mammie”) speak about people being humble. She pronounced the word without the “h” on the front – “umble”. One big characteristic of her life was that she was very humble. I can’t ever recall her being prideful and arrogant. She noticed others who were humble and kind. She always…

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Work & Wages

I remember as a kid working on the farm doing various jobs. My Dad had a small farm, as did my Grandpa (aka Pappy). I learned to work in the tobacco fields, the garden and the hay field. I remember at one point my Pappy raised a few acres of bell peppers as a cash…

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Additional Offerings

  As I’ve read through the books of the law in the Old Testament, I’ve gotten a bit weary trying to understand all the offering requirements of God’s people. They were moving a million plus people around the desert for 40 years and they had some very detailed rituals that they were to be part…

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Set Apart

I sometimes think it’s crazy to think of being born into royalty. For example the British Royals didn’t do anything to become the reigning family in England. Their ancestors certainly did something years ago to put their family in leadership. But ever since February 1952 Queen Elizabeth II has been the reigning monarch in England.…

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Unselfish

  It’s really hard to be unselfish. I want what I want when I want it. I do want the biggest piece of cake or the best looking donut. If given the first choice, I will sometimes choose what is best for me without thinking of the other person. I will probably battle selfishness until…

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