15 Life Lessons
The best principles we learn in life, apart from revelation in God’s Word, comes from life experience. Experience is a great teacher. Here are some of my favorites. Let me be clear, I’m not saying I...
View ArticleHow I Battled Claustrophobia (and other life applications)
Cheryl and I were recently on an airplane flight for 2 1/2 hours. It wasn’t the longest flight we’ve been on by far, but it seemed longer than it was. We managed to get the last seat in the back...
View ArticleIs Work a Blessing or a Curse?
Is work a curse or a blessing? I have heard that question all my life. And the various opinions associated with the answers. Even for those who have careers in ministry…is it a blessing or a curse?...
View ArticleYour Greatest Wealth
Can’t be stored in a bank vault. Doesn’t have a price tag Isn’t subject to recessions, bankruptcies or economic downturns. For those who need a reminder. The post Your Greatest Wealth appeared first...
View Article2 Things I’ve Learned about Failure
It won’t break you - Unless you allow it to do so. You may feel it has, but failure doesn’t have to define you. The choice of how you respond to failure is always up to you. It might just make you -...
View ArticleJesus IS the WAY…a Sermon
Jesus Is The Way from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Jesus IS the WAY…a Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Jesus Our Model: A Discipleship Sermon Jesus Is Servant: Do We Really...
View ArticleUnconditional Love Can Change the World
This is a guest post by my good friend Ben Stroup. Ben is a writer and consultant. His latest project with former American Idol finalist Danny Gokey will be released by NavPress in October 2013. Ben...
View ArticleThere is No Such Thing as Ordinary
This is a guest post by my friend Michael Kelley. Michael is Director of Discipleship, Lifeway Church Resources Division and an awesome author, husband, father and friend. I’ve shared his stuff before,...
View ArticleThe Biggest Mistake of My Life
One of our boys has always been such a deep thinker. When he was 3 years old, watching a movie with him was a chore, because he would analyze every aspect of the plot. We would try to explain to him...
View ArticleThe Power of a Moment
Power of a Moment from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post The Power of a Moment appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: People Have Power Jesus Is Servant: Do We Really Understand That? Jesus IS...
View ArticleDr. Henry Cloud – Boundaries for Leaders – Catalyst
Dr Henry Cloud is a popular psychologist and author. I have recommended his book “Boundaries” dozens of times. We all need them in our life. Recently Cloud released the book “Boundaries for Leaders”....
View ArticleLeadership and Life Inspiration from T. J. Maxx
Everyone has had this experience or at least witnessed it happening. You’re exiting a store after a purchase and an alarm goes off all around you. Lights flash. People stare. You (or whoever it...
View Article3 Seemingly Non-Productive Activities that are Always Productive
Here’s a secret about my life you may not know. Some of the most productive activities in my life can seem non-productive. When I consider the fullness of my calendar…as a busy pastor and leader,...
View Article10 Things I’m Learning in Ministry and Life
Some are new…some are reminders I’m seeing lived out… The most mature is often not the one with the most knowledge of Scripture but the one who has learned to most live like Christ. The longer we sit...
View ArticleMy Thankfuls: 10 Reasons for a Happy Thanksgiving
For years, when the boys were at home, we shared our list of “Thankfuls” each Thanksgiving holiday. We would each take turns (one item at a time) of ten things we were most thankful for that year. I...
View Article12 Bible Verses Which Have Shaped My Life
Here are 12 Bible verses that have helped shape my life. There are so many others, but these were the first 12 to come to mind. I memorized these years ago and they’ve been timeless truths…daily...
View Article3 Questions to Write an Easy Personal Development Plan
I am frequently asked to help someone get started writing a personal development plan. I think everyone’s plan looks different, because we all are starting at different places. I believe, however,...
View Article7 New Year Resolutions that could Change the World
In the new year…let’s resolve. Whether or not you do New Year resolutions, we could all stand to improve some things in our life. And, if we do, I’m confident we could also improve the life of...
View ArticleA Dozen Challenges for a New Year
I posted some of these last year…but feel some of actually applied again…and I changed a few of them. Here are 12 challenges for the new year: Quit trying to be someone else – God made you to be you...
View Article12 Ways to be a Winner This Year
It’s not too late to make a resolution. Do you want to be a winner this year? Here are a dozen suggestions: Walk with someone through their personal trial. Share love with someone who did nothing to...
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