Reverence

This word means “deep respect for someone or something”. I remember the first time I heard a minister called “Reverend”.  I wasn’t sure what to make of it because I knew the minister’s first name. I didn’t mean any disrespect when I used his first name.  I also remember one of my ministers who did…

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Respect

I do believe that respect is earned in relationship. I also believe that respect for a person’s position should be noticed. I respect people in leadership not because I know them personally, but because of the position they hold. I respect elected leaders even though I may disagree with their position on policy. I can…

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Pride

I believe the Lord hates pride with a passion. He doesn’t tolerate that trait in me. I don’t think pride and deep faith can coexist. I’ve heard it said that all sin started with pride. That statement stunned me at first. When I examine it closely, I see the truth in it. I have had…

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Confidence

I haven’t always been a confident person. I used to worry what people thought of me. I used to try to please everyone. I’ve learned that no matter how hard I try to live to please everyone, it just won’t happen. There are some people who make up their mind about me based on the…

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Too Important

I have met people who think they are too important to help others. I have found myself busy at times and I wasn’t able to carve out time to help. I don’t ever want to be perceived as “too important” to help someone else.  I want to be attentive to the needs of others as…

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Listen & Follow

I could grow as a listener. I am often preoccupied with what my response will be, and I’m not always present in the moment. If someone is speaking and I’m not listening, it’s simply background noise. I have learned that this is not a good practice with those you love and work closely with. It’s…

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