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GRATEFUL ATTITUDE VS. DEBTOR'S MENTALITY
There seems to be a slight difference but actually the difference is HUGE! My wife, Jenn, prepared salad for me lunchtime. I can react in one of 2 ways – be grateful, sincerely thanking her for what she did. Or I can try to ‘pay back’ the kindness she’s done by preparing dinner for her… Continue reading
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APPROVAL ADDICTION
Have you ever tried to ‘fish’ for approval? I’ve done it so many times. “I didn’t even sleep well last night … that’s why I only scored 10 points…” “I wasn’t able to prepare much … that’s why I wasn’t as sharp in the presentation.” “I didn’t get to practice much … that’s why I… Continue reading
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SIGN POSTS BEFORE A CRASH
I had the privilege of listening to Stephen Mansfield as he spoke to Victory pastors all over the Metro. His message was on the Signposts in the looming crash of a leader. Here they are my notes on that talk. 1. View of authority became isolated. They begin to set themselves apart. They isolate themselves.… Continue reading
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“AM I DOING WELL?”
http://www.facebook.com/v/1783447539203 Ryan had a baseball game last Saturday. On the third inning, right before going back to the field coming from the dugout, he comes to me and asks me a question. “Dad, am I doing well? Am I doing well?” It’s interesting how kids come up to their parents to get encouragement as a… Continue reading
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"AM I DOING WELL?"
http://www.facebook.com/v/1783447539203 Ryan had a baseball game last Saturday. On the third inning, right before going back to the field coming from the dugout, he comes to me and asks me a question. “Dad, am I doing well? Am I doing well?” It’s interesting how kids come up to their parents to get encouragement as a… Continue reading
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