Have you ever said something when you were angry and almost immediately wished you could take it back? Maybe someone hurt you, embarrassed you, disappointed you, or simply pushed you too far. Anger is a powerful emotion. Feeling angry is not automatically sinful, but anger becomes dangerous when it begins to direct our words, attitudes, and actions. James declares, “Let … [Read more...] about Anger: Who’s in Control?
Attitude
6-7
Every generation has its unique culture, sayings, and idioms. I am a product of the 70s and grew up with “dude”, “far out”, “boogie down”, and some strange clothing choices by today’s standards. (See the “cat idioms” at the end of the article for examples of other idioms). Lately, there has been a trend of using the phrase “6-7” among the youth that confuses the older … [Read more...] about 6-7
CARETAKER!
A “caretaker” is generally one who is employed to take care of either property (whether buildings or grounds) or provide care for the needs of individuals. Those who do the best at such work are those who have a heart for it and view it as more than merely a job; they take pride in how they go about their work. When it comes to care and caring, how well is our heart … [Read more...] about CARETAKER!
HOW READ?
The question “Do you read me?” (in radio communication) may seem strange when what is really meant is “Do you hear me?” What the question literally relates to is the quality of the message transmission or radio reception; whether or not it is coming in loud and clear. In the same way we might wonder how people read our life? What is the message coming through based on the … [Read more...] about HOW READ?
GUARDING OUR APPROACH!
Sometimes when people are placed in a leadership role, they take on an attitude of superiority and become demanding and harsh. When this occurs, rather than being an encourager in what needs to be done, morale is diminished, and positive and willing responsiveness is reduced. This is seen in the workplaces of the world but has … [Read more...] about GUARDING OUR APPROACH!
