Posts Tagged ‘trust’
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…
Read MoreSimply Grateful
I love the holiday called Thanksgiving that we celebrate here in the United States. It’s a time to reflect and give thanks. It’s a time to push pause on our busy lives and give thanks for all the blessings that are ours. When I count my blessings, it’s really a matter of perspective and balance.…
Read MoreMy Lips Are Moving
Question: How can you tell if that guy is telling a lie? Answer: His lips are moving. There are people who are prone to lie. When my kids were growing up, I could navigate most any “lapse in judgement” they had, but I hate lies. A lie would receive some sort of punishment. I believe…
Read MoreEncouragement
I love receiving words of encouragement, especially when they are genuine. I know what it feels like to receive “manufactured encouragement”. The kind when it feels fake. I’ve been in positions of leadership and some of the people I was responsible for leading sometimes would give fake encouragement. It can also be called an “insincere…
Read MoreFamous
I used to want to be famous. There is a part of me that still wants people to know me and like me. As I grow older, I’m ok for people just to know me – it doesn’t “rock my boat” as much if people don’t like me. I’ve been following the Lord for many…
Read MoreCalm Down
I have had this said to me on more than a few occasions. When my emotions get stirred up and I say too much, I’ve been asked in a kind way to calm down. I’ve also been asked in a harsh way. I used to be a bit “wound tight” and it didn’t take much…
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