It is pretty easy, in most cases, to determine the difference between a person who is sober minded as opposed to one who is not. The one who is not sober minded we often refer to as being a flake. The seem confused, impulsive, emotionally unbalanced, and irrational. It is as if they can’t controlContinue reading “Sober Minded”
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Breastplate of Faith and Love
Strengthen Faith
We become confident in doing a task when we have repeated successful experience with that task. We may have failed the first time, and many times thereafter, but eventually we gained enough experience and knowledge to do the task well. Our confidence grew with each try. Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes from hearing, andContinue reading “Strengthen Faith”
Faith Comes by Hearing
Unity, Despite Differences
I have been in leadership positions on the job and in various organizations. I have learned that meetings can effectively divide people and impede progress. When differing opinions are held, leadership can become divided. A shared vision and mission can help smooth those differences, but something more is needed. The leadership team needs to developContinue reading “Unity, Despite Differences”
One Body
Strength of the Guarantor
When we buy a product online or in a store, we rely upon the quality of the product and the reliabilty of the companies that make and sell the product. The purchase may be supported by a warranty or guarantee of either of these companies. The effectiveness of the guarantee is dependent upon the integrityContinue reading “Strength of the Guarantor”
Depends Upon Faith
Run With Endurance
I have never run a marathon race before, although I did run a half marathon race years ago. I understand that marathoners can run into what is called the “wall” at some point in the race. The wall is a seemingly impossible place to penetrate and continue on with your race. In life, we canContinue reading “Run With Endurance”
