Posts Tagged ‘speak’
Witness
I have witnessed accidents before. I have witnessed bad behavior before. I have witnessed disrespect toward others. I have witnessed gifts of love. I have witnessed genuine love for others. There have been things I’ve seen with my own eyes that I have a hard time describing and explaining. I sometimes wonder what it would…
Read MoreSpeak
I don’t think that I’m the only person who talks to myself under my breath and out loud at times. There are times when I’m simply saying to myself the steps on a project or correcting myself. Hearing myself speak out loud often brings clarification for sure. At other times I’m standing in front of…
Read MoreAngry
I will be the first to admit that I’ve been angry. I might have been angry yesterday – I can’t remember. There are things that make me angry and then there are things that make me want to blow my stack. I think it’s incredibly important to control my response to anger. Anger can be…
Read MoreListen Closely
As I get older, I’ve noticed a little “fall-off” in my hearing. I don’t hear higher pitched sounds unless they are really close. I do hear the chime of the coffee pot each morning telling me the coffee is ready. Hearing is a precious gift and I do have regrets about some of the loud…
Read MoreArrogant Disobedience
I remember things about child rearing that was a bit tricky. For example, there were times when the children made stupid decisions and there were other times when they were clearly rebellious. The tricky part was knowing which they were. I was trying to be patient and help them grow when I determined that they…
Read MorePatience
I sometimes wonder how the Lord can be so patient with me. I can be so self-centered and selfish at times. I can get so prideful very quick. I can often see those negative characteristics in others, but not so clearly in myself. When I read God’s Word, I’m often convicted of my own crap.…
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