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9 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 5 Secret Objections to... · 0 replies · +1 points

I think fear is a huge part of our resistance to change, Ron. We all struggle against that. But we will never become all God intends us to be otherwise. Thanks.

9 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 5 Ways to Deal with Yo... · 1 reply · +1 points

I love this, Ron. So often temptation will only hold up for you the “good” feelings of release, thrill, and excitement, without having you remember the awful feelings of regret, failure, and aloneness that follow willful sin. I.e. the familiar words: "You surely will not die!" (Genesis 3:4). Satan would have us sidestep the grievous, evil fallout in order to gain a temporary “good.” Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, and a lack of joy comes when we grieve God’s Spirit through willful disobedience (Gal. 5:19-22; Eph. 4:30). Joy in life—the emotional enjoyment of a walk with God—is inseparably linked to obedience.

Basically, I think it’s helpful to linger longer over our lousy mistakes so that we’ll remember that the bait always—always—hides a hook.

9 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - A Secret Your Husband ... · 1 reply · +2 points

You nailed it, Ron. Exactly correct!

9 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 51 Things I've Learned... · 1 reply · +1 points

Very nice, Ron. I hope you live to 102 so I can reap twice as much wisdom from you. :-)

9 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 7 Ways To Honor Your P... · 0 replies · +1 points

Yeah, he’s had this blog for pastors for years. Great stuff.

9 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 7 Ways To Honor Your P... · 2 replies · +1 points

Super encouraging, Ron. Thank you. Your post reminds me of a recent post by Chuck Swindoll to pastors' wives. Thanks.

9 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - Discerning the Season ... · 1 reply · +1 points

Very nice reminders, Ron. We're in the empty next season where we're dishing out college cash. Most of the valuable lessons I've learned my first 25 years in ministry have come as a result of recognizing the seasons. Thanks for your post today.

10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 6 Ways to Release Ange... · 0 replies · +1 points

Mark, I had almost the exact same experience in ministry about 10 years ago. The thing that most helped me release and move on was factoring God's sovereignty into the whole situation, as Joseph did (Gen. 50:20). That has been huge help. Thanks for your authenticity.

10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 10 Bad Bosses We've Al... · 0 replies · +1 points

Well said, Ron. There's a huge difference between bossing and leading! Personally, I've learned a lot of good lessons from bad examples, and leaders often lead the way in poor modeling. Thanks for the reminders of these essential truths.

10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 9 Ways for a Leader to... · 1 reply · +1 points

Great, great insights, Ron. Thank you for encouraging us to avoid this avoidable pitfalls. Very helpful.

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