Not certain that anyone defines themselves in this way… but I do. However, an operational definition (mine) might be helpful. This type of person is characterized by the fact that they are continually and intentionally trying to grow into the best person they can be. Yes, they make mistakes, slip, sin, etc. but the point […]
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There are many ideas, concepts, discoveries that are external to ourselves. There are many that we try to keep external. And then there are those that never can be external – they are part of us … period. Examples of the last group are understandings, mind-sets, standards, etc. To me, the key to understanding and/or change
Our lives go through paradigm shifts often… sometimes so subtly that we don’t seem to realize. It is only when we look back from the vantage point of passing time we currently occupy that we do see. Some of the shifts are defining moments in our lives, some are due to events that have preempted
It in not necessarily the end… it may be a new beginning. This is, obviously, a different kind of mindset. Do you ever feel that you’ve plumbed the depths of (fill in the blank)? That you know and understand and can properly apply all that you need to know – in terms of the particular
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of knowledge is application. I’ve said this in a variety of ways but still feel the need to re-emphasize this. Bottom line really is – if we know something, how do we know we know without testing and applying it? Can’t. Infer, yes. Presume, yes. See evidences in others, yes. But personal understanding is always
I have an old friend who has built his life on this scripture (Matthew 6:33). “But seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” But… exactly what does this mean? What is ‘first’? ‘The kingdom of God’ – what does this mean? His righteousness? And how
Happen to you? I suspect we all have this occur in our lives on some level … frequently. Not really all that unusual, but it can be deadly. When you are so involved in living your life you run the risk of losing you in the process. When your plate is overflowing with demands, requests,
Does this describe you? Would you want to be considered as a self-motivator? If you were applying for a job, would you indicate this as one of your qualities? Perhaps I should ask – how do you view self-motivated? Is this a positive or not so great a designation? The first thing you need to
On hindsight… and sometimes during, do you ever stop and ask yourself WHY are you doing what you’re doing? I do. Sometimes I surprise (both negatively and positively) myself! Not always want to be surprised in this fashion. But the answer to why I am doing (fill in the blank) sometimes seems to elude me.
“I am persuaded (confident) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
