Posts Tagged ‘trust’
Refuse Humility
I do think pride is the root of all sin that is present in my life. I think pride is the number one reason that I and others don’t surrender all to the Lord. I think I can do things on my own. I’ve learned the hard way (many times) that I can do nothing…
Read MoreEncouragement
I enjoy being encouraged. Encouragement inspires and motivates me. I also enjoy dispensing encouragement to others. Encouragement is most often positive and uplifting. The dictionary defines encouragement as “inspire with courage, spirit or confidence”. I love listening to speakers who encourage me in my walk with the Lord. I love listening to business leaders who…
Read MoreHeaven Is Disturbed
This word disturbed means agitated, distressed or disrupted. There are times that I’m deeply disturbed by the behavior of others. I’m also disappointed and confused. Disturbed carries with it a deeper and more profound level. As I’ve been journeying through the history of Israel and Judah, I see such disrespect for the Lord with one…
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 MoreJust Ask
One of my favorite authors reminds me that to get good answers, I have to learn to ask good questions. There are times when the questions are simple. There are times when the answers are obvious. At other times I have to work hard to ask a good question. There are other times when the…
Read MoreWealth & Wisdom
There are people who are really wealthy, but not wise. There are people who are wise, but poor. Then there are those who are wise and wealthy and that’s the person I want to pay closer attention too. I think wealth and wisdom are often connected. People who are wise and wealthy are often self-educated.…
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