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Relationships
The fruit of the Spirit pertains to our character and spiritual gifts pertain to our ministry. The Apostle Paul wants us to have a proper understanding of our spiritual gifts: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not… Continue Reading →
A couple weeks ago our extended family experienced the addition of another member, with all of us rejoicing in the birth of great-grandchild #47 for “Nonna”, and number plus-one child, grandchild, etc., for the rest of us. One big (usually)… Continue Reading →
Misunderstanding others’ intentions and meaning results in the same issues as others not understanding us does—anxiety, confusion, mistrust, and strained or broken relationships. Think of a time when we thought someone was insulting, criticizing, disrespecting, deceiving, or accusing us. How… Continue Reading →
As we in the U.S. just celebrated the 4th of July, aka Independence Day, it’s also time to openly declare our inter-dependence! Really, there’s no shame in that, and it makes good sense. Interdependence happens and helps at every level: Individuals benefit from the strengths… Continue Reading →
Gazing on the beautiful bouquet of flowers given to me on my birthday reminded me of reading the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Many of us are familiar with them, found in Mat. 5:2-12 (up to verse 10… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been around someone who bored you to the point of seeking a way of escape from the conversation? Or someone so intimidating and pushy, they made you feel cornered, with no exit to run through or protection… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself in someone else’s shadow? Perhaps you’re following behind a great leader or celebrity—your dad, mom, older sibling, senior executive, anyone you’re close enough to for them to cast their shadow over you. Advantages of this… Continue Reading →
Ever wish you could rewind time and do an edit on events/ your actions/your words? Cut out the ugly, damaging, stuff and splice together the good stuff? Even do a re-take and say/do the right thing instead of the wrong… Continue Reading →
Last week I noticed something when sitting outside in our yard with our dog Trooper—whoever barks get yelled at. Trooper had gone to the back fence to check things out over there. Along came Wally, the neighbors’ dog, to the… Continue Reading →
When I think about how culture views humanity, the first thing that comes to mind is conditional value. For those who believe we’re just a chance conglomeration of molecules, brought about by evolution, human life has no intrinsic value. Everyone… Continue Reading →
By now, most of us have heard the term “Emotional Regulation”. As believers, we call it “emotional self-control”. We also know it as: Not freaking out; getting a hold of ourselves; keeping it together; not losing it; not blowing up;… Continue Reading →
As I was watching our sweet dog Trooper try and fail to catch a rabbit in our yard, I thought, “I’m glad he didn’t catch it!” A hunter might want their dog to catch animals, but I don’t. My delight… Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel like you’re at the mercy of every notification, message, and request that comes in? Yes, those notifications abound, and the higher up we go, the more often they sound. Does that mean we have to attend… Continue Reading →
Recently a new friend shared with me how she wondered if she was being too picky—both with who to hire for a position under her, and who to date as a possible husband. “My sister says my list of requirements… Continue Reading →
Few of us, especially in leadership, want to be out of control when it comes to our emotions. Losing our cool isn’t cool, and could make us lose others’ respect, acceptance in a group, and/or our job. Everyone likes and… Continue Reading →
