I am pro-law enforcement. I know a good amount of dedicated police officers who do policing the right way. They are protectors, guardians and warriors combined into one.
Law enforcement officers have a unique skill set. They provide protection for everyone, including those who are protesting them. It’s a calling, for sure, and not for just anyone.
Let’s honor our devoted police men and women. They deserve it because they have earned it…
Be the same person no matter the crowd you find yourself in. Consistency is a valuable trait.
The first step to being your authentic self is knowing who you are. Once you learn that, you are free to express yourself in the most real way possible.
Don’t change color for the crowd you are in. Be yourself…
All of us have thousands of acquaintances. There are plenty of people around who want something from you, or just want to be in your sphere.
Bring people into your life who will be there when the shit hits the fan. The going gets tough? They don’t run away. They stay.
The friends who will tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear are a real treasure…
This morning I was honored to give a tribute to a good friend of mine who died. His service was a meaningful experience, and I felt special to be asked.
Spend time with the people in your life who are important to you. You never know when they will leave you…
Timing is everything. God’s timing is perfect, even when I don’t agree with it or like it. But I don’t think He needs or wants my input!
Let’s look at the timing of human interaction. When you have to deliver a difficult message to a friend, the timing of your delivery is key to their receiving and listening to the message. A message given at the wrong time often falls flat, while a message delivered at the right time is well-received.
When you find yourself in this situation, remember that it might be a good idea to wait until the mood is right. Life isn’t always a good time…
I love suspense. Suspense is the exciting uncertainty of not knowing what’s coming. Suspense keeps us interested in movies, elections and life. Without it, our existence would be mundane and predictable. Where’s the fun in that?
As much as we hear people complain about change, that’s really all there is. We have no control over anything but our attitude. Change is inevitable, so life keeps us in suspense.
“The suspense is terrible. I hope it continues…” Willy Wonka…
Where do you go to find true, objective news? Our media outlets have become pulpits for the political leanings of the on-air talent. Op-Ed’s aren’t an improvement over television. There are left and right biases in those.
You can start with the truth in the Bible. God’s word is as true today as it was 1000 years ago. It doesn’t shift one way or another. His words are steadfast.
If something big happens in the world, you are pretty much on your own when deciding how to navigate through the crisis. God gave us a brain to think with. We don’t need the national media.
And if God has a bias, He is biased towards widows and orphans, the disenfranchised, the needy. That’s where our bias should lie, too…
You can’t please everyone. Even God can’t do that. People will be disappointed by something.
If you see yourself as a people pleaser, then you might consider working on that. And the best way to solve that is to work on yourself. The desire to please everyone and never say no comes from within.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do for others and make them happy. Nothing at all. You end up sacrificing yourself without healthy boundaries, though. Take care of yourself so you can show up in life at your best…
When someone wrongs us we immediately want to get them back. We feel the need to “even the score.”
This is going to happen all your life. People are flawed and broken, and broken people do things to try to break others.
I encourage you to rise above the desire for revenge. God will make things right and just. It’s up to us to trust Him to do it. In the meantime, live life fully. Do what’s right. Speak the truth and steer clear of seeking revenge…
There are no coincidences. Everything has a purpose and meaning behind it. We don’t have the luxury of knowing all that is going on. We simply have to trust in something greater than ourselves…
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