Confrontation

This is a word that carries a lot of negative vibes with it. It is really a dispute that is handled directly between opposing side. It can be on a small scale such as a disagreement on color choice or a confrontation can be between two nations and lead to a war.  When confrontation becomes…

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Genuine Respect

I really wish that we had more genuine respect for one another in our world today. Our nation is divided into ideological camps and it feels like there is general hatred toward people who don’t agree. I’ve seen this behavior in people from all walks of life. I’m not sure how we slip this far…

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Wisdom

I have learned over the years to seek out people who are more knowledgeable and more experienced than I am. They can give great counsel and wisdom because of their experience and their knowledge. Wisdom is often a rare find. Some people who should be wise from experience are actually not because they didn’t learn…

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Wisdom, Insight & Affirmation

There are things that I know from experience. There are things I believe based on what I know. My convictions and my deep faith are not open for debate. I believe in God the Father. I believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. I believe in the Holy Spirit – His Presence in me continues to…

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Appropriate Response

There have been times when I laughed at something that should have made me sad. I have also had times when I simply said the wrong thing in response to an event that happened. I see a difference between response and reaction. A response should be thought out and measured. A reaction is quick and…

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Peace Is Possible

This is a relative term. I may at peace with myself, but no one but me and the Lord, knows what that means. I can have peace with others, but they may or may not feel at peace with me. We may have peace around the world with other countries, but we still try to…

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