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“Mom, you have authority. You just have to find it in you!” My son declared this to me in reference to my inability to get our dog to listen to me to stop barking. “You know. It’s like being a… Continue Reading →
Too much conflict in today’s world? Yes! It stems from what I call “Different-ism” — that is– Assuming and expecting worse, or the worst, from someone based on an obvious difference. Judging according to what we see or hear on… Continue Reading →
Dear Fathers, Our Heavenly Father wants to father through you! How can he do that if you are not ready to be the channel of His love, grace, and mercy? How can you disciple your little ones with the truth… Continue Reading →
Last week, a true “man of peace”, George Floyd was tragically and violently taken out of this world. When things like this happen, it’s normal to look for someone to blame. Maybe one person. Maybe a group of people. Maybe… Continue Reading →
The last post gave us an overall description of “gentle”: G racious E mpathetic N urturing T ender L oving E ncouraging In it, we looked at the G.E.N. Now we’re going to cover the T.L.E.: Tender— Opposite of harsh. Notice—… Continue Reading →
Gentleness—a quality we all appreciate in others, yet some of us find harder to become ourselves. Here’s some basic characteristics, in an acronym, to help us both define and improve in it: G racious E mpathetic N urturing T ender… Continue Reading →
What do you think of when you hear the word “faithful”? Here’s some insight: —Steadfast— An old word meaning “not moving; not going anywhere; not changing or flaking out no matter what” —Committed— Sticking with it; sticking with the group;… Continue Reading →
Hopefully we’ve asked that question before. These days, in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, we’re probably all asking it. For some of us, the answer comes easily. Anyone involved in healthcare doesn’t even have to ask! Google—the search-engine… Continue Reading →
LEADERS– THE NOTES YOU HUM WILL BECOME THE TUNE THEY SING! In this (or any) crisis time, your attitude is contagious. Whether you’re a top leader that followers are looking up to or a peer-leader that those around you listen… Continue Reading →
In some parts and cultures of the world people are used to sharing space and have learned how to do so graciously. In other parts and cultures not so! We consider space and privacy our right and don’t do well… Continue Reading →
Last week, in Part 1, we looked at some tips on how to develop patience with delays and personal suffering. These included: Gain a positive perspective on these negative situations. Do the next thing. Wait with expectant hope in the… Continue Reading →
“Respect is like air. As long as it’s present, nobody thinks about it. But if you take it away, it’s all that people can think about.” Kerry Patterson No-one wants to be “dis”d (short for “disrespected”). When others disrespect us,… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been in a situation where your anger controlled you instead of you controlling your anger? We assume this means an explosive expression of physical violence or verbal volcanic outburst. But what about angry withdrawal– fuming, muttering under… Continue Reading →
Many people say “Religion should be kept private.” Perhaps that’s true. I, for one, am not a proponent of religion. Religion, in basis and practice, involves a myriad of rules and methods to gain favor with one’s perception of “God”,… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been in a situation like this: “Dad/mom, you just don’t get it!” Or, “Why can’t today’s young people…?!” No matter our culture, we all have living parents and perhaps other older-generation relatives at one time. Then, there’s all those… Continue Reading →
