Do we really understand the power of words? Probably not. I do like words and try hard not to misuse them. This is especially true when I’m teaching or writing. I know the power words have so I don’t want to use them lightly… nor do I want them to be used as a weapon […]
[This is one of those in the middle of the night ‘inspirations’ that occasion the thought that I can already tell that this is going to turn into a blog post. The [] will indicate a side conversation with the Reader as we proceed.] As you are about to lie down on your bed, or
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We will never know ahead of time when ‘The End’ will come. Period. I think there are a variety of reasons why – not the least of which is how our focus would change based on this specific knowing. We need to be engaged in our days, we need to be sharing our talents and
Are you seeking? … for? Have you found what you are seeking? Are you in ‘possession’ of what you sought? What are you doing with the results of what you found? Honestly, sometimes we really aren’t certain about what we think we are seeking. Since the Father doesn’t play games, doesn’t tempt, doesn’t withhold any
[If there seems to be a theme emerging…. ummm, yes. And each builds on each other – we need to act on ‘it’ all.]I know I’ve written on our issue of ‘accepting’ … there’s always more questions and more to learn. I just wrote a post on ‘Always Forgiven’ and raised the following: “And after
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There’s a teaching that seems to be a current talking point that I’m not completely understanding. It goes something like this: the believer is forgiven for ALL his sins even before he commits them! Obviously, being a believer is the requirement for that …. but is this ‘license’? If it sounds like it is… I
To say that I love questions is an understatement of gargantuan proportions. I’m not too sure that I don’t live apart from the questions. I do know that I have said, countless times, that I never met a question I didn’t like. Granted, I didn’t always love the answer that I discovered from the question
We all begin wondering, at some time, if we’re actually of any value, any use at our place of employment. Most jobs don’t seem to do a very good at having valued and of meaningful use as a major part of the organizations philosophy. And if it’s true in the secular world… isn’t it also
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I could just as easily said ‘rep’ as ‘rap’ – both are true. We definitely don’t want to hear it from others… we also cringe at having to say it ourselves (especially if we are the people pleasing types). It’s just not a word to say ‘in polite society’. Why? Most of the time ‘no’
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How do you handle a situation in which you have: made a fool of yourself, been totally in the wrong, did/said something you totally regret, etc.? Do you try and avoid those people? Do you blame someone or something else? Try and distance yourself as much as possible from the words, actions done too quickly,
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!