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10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 7 Ways Parents Injure ... · 1 reply · +3 points

Ron,

Thank you for your post.
I especially resonate with point #2 - Lack of Priorities. Even beyond the busyness and lack of time we give our children from time to time...or if we're painfully honest, more often than not...is also the importance of truly "seeing" them and acknowledging them. This past Sunday, i was in the midst of setting up at church and my son came, saw me, I gave him a quick high five and went about my business. Later I see him a little down trodden talking to my wife. I asked what was going on, and he looked up and said, "all you did was give me a high five and walk away." My son is 7, and in that moment, he definitely felt the task at hand, whatever that may be, was taking priority over him. To change that, I now try and lock eye to eye with him, with a big smile on my face and full hug each and every time. Thats all he needs, he wants to know his dad sees him, cares about him and wants him. He then runs away with a sense of renewed confidence that only I could give at that moment. Its not much different from what we receive form our heavenly Father when we spend time with him. Confidence, identity and security. Wish I didnt mess up so often! :) Great post.

10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - What to Do When You ar... · 1 reply · +1 points

I always find great tension between "finding good friends outside the church" vs, what feels like a more idealistic approach, and helping to create the healthy environment within the church. I understand both ides, and have often followed the advice of building my friendships outside the church. However, with that said, I still feel very inclined to follow and idealistic point of view and develop honest and transparent relationships within. Perhaps i haven't been "hurt" enough by a broken trust yet...but then again, I feel that those we serve are more than just our constituents and I more than someone who is "hired" for them. We are family and must learn to find comfort and connection within that family. It's a case of "both, and". Sorry, probably wrote too much, but that whole "you can't have friends within the church" has never sat well with me. :)

10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 7 Things Pastor Tell M... · 1 reply · +1 points

Great list. Should frame these as a reminder to my whole team!

12 years ago @ unbridledsubmission.com - Things I Like - Streng... · 0 replies · +1 points

Brian, Just saw this. Missed it somehow. I'm glad you took the assessment. Did you agree with the outcome?

13 years ago @ unbridledsubmission.com - The Bible & Me - Peopl... · 0 replies · +1 points

Donna, it is super exciting to realize that it is He that lives in us and empowers us. What an incredible journey and experience! :)

13 years ago @ LeadingSmart - Meetings Schmeetings · 0 replies · +1 points

Good Post - and good pointers on steps to include in your meetings. Especially the "stacking" and the "who, what, when" questions.

13 years ago @ unbridledsubmission.com - The Bible & Me - Dream... · 0 replies · +1 points

Was interesting, last night was listening to 630ched and they had a whole part of their show dedicated to licensed professionals who interpret dreams and the many common dreams we all share. Appreciate the comments Daniel.

Check out the story and podcast here - http://www.630ched.com/Channels/Reg/TheInsideStor...

14 years ago @ unbridledsubmission.com - Avatar, Jesus and my N... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for sharing Jenn. I completely agree that it is indeed very hard to see the positive when our human nature is often to focus on the negative. I trust your "confrontation" ended with grace. :)

14 years ago @ unbridledsubmission.com - A girls four words tha... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hi Becca.

Sorry for the delay i was out of the country for the last little while and took a technology \"break\" :)
I will email you regarding your question.

14 years ago @ unbridledsubmission.com - An Interview With Malc... · 0 replies · +1 points

I completely agree. His research and analysis is incredible. So many ways to apply his results to many areas of life.

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