There no doubt you have dealt with difficult people in your life. The reality is that people are difficult. You should know that because you are a “people”, and I am certain there have been times where you were difficult. Interacting with people requires us to extend grace often. While we recognize that all people are difficult, I am sure that when I talk about difficult … [Read more...] about Dealing with Difficult People
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Fixing What is Broken
It is much easier to break something than it is to fix it. You drop your phone on the ground. The screen cracks. It didn’t take much to break it. To get it fixed will require much more effort and expense. You can think of this principle in terms of relationships and many other aspects of life. You violate a trust with another person and fracture the relationship in an instant. … [Read more...] about Fixing What is Broken
Give Yourself Credit
We have been talking about persistence over the last two weeks. One of the keys to persistence is our identity. Let me explain what I mean. There are many times where we have already given up before we have begun. The reason is that we did not give ourselves a chance. It goes back to our identity. Most of us probably recognize the importance of daily Bible reading. Many people … [Read more...] about Give Yourself Credit
Don’t Give Up
“They don’t make ‘em like they used to!” That would be true. In the last few years it seems my family has replaced every appliance in our house. We were not doing a kitchen remodel or anything. They simply wore out- one after the other. It became almost comical if it were not so sad. We looked into fixing some of our appliances, but it seemed that it was more cost effective to … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Up
Recognizing the Pitfalls of Technology
Yesterday, I talked about some wonderful benefits of technology. While all this technology is good on so many levels, there are also many dangers. Technology is something that can be used for great good, but it can also be used for great evil. The church has always been at the forefront when it comes to technology for good. Maybe the best example is how Martin Luther used the … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Pitfalls of Technology