Category Archives: Attitude

September 2, 2014 · 7:38 am

A Constructive Observation

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ThePreachersWord recently received an email from a regular reader, a friend and Christian sister.

We always enjoy getting responses from our readers. And it’s a special pleasure to hear from old friends. With a friendly greeting, “Hello Brother” her first line began, “I want to tell you how much I enjoy your thoughts and words of encouragement posted on your blog…”

But I knew there was more. This was going to be a special message. A personal message. Something with substance.

I knew it because of the subject line on the email. Two words: Continue reading →

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May 1, 2014 · 7:35 am

The Power of Positive Spiritual Thinking

Mind.BibleMany years ago Norma Jean gave me a little gift book entitled, “As A Man Thinketh,” by James  Allen.

It speaks to the power of thought.  The importance of putting into our minds good, wholesome and positive thoughts. And how our thoughts form our character.  Allen says, “thought and character are one.” Continue reading →

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December 17, 2013 · 7:50 am

Five Attitudes That Edify

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John Maxwell tells a great story about a woman, Thelma, who moved with her husband to a military training center in the middle of the Mojave Desert.

She lived in a one-room shack in the unbearable heat–125 degrees in the shade of cacti. She was lonely with no one to talk to. Thelma hated it. One day she wrote to her parents and told them she was giving up and coming home. She said she would rather be in jail. The 2-line letter her mother wrote back changed her life… Continue reading →

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September 5, 2013 · 7:38 am

Anger. Identity. And a Change of Heart.

AngryBusinessmanThe United flight was cancelled. The airport was crowded. And a single gate agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers.

Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and demanded, “I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS.”
The agent replied, “I’m sorry sir. I’ll be happy to help you, but I’ve got to help these folks first.   But I’m sure we’ll work something out.”
Unimpressed, the man shouted, so everyone could hear, “Do you have any idea who I am?” Continue reading →

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July 18, 2013 · 7:28 am

Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

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Twenty-two years ago Rodney King became nationally known after being beaten by Los Angeles police officers.  The African-American construction worker was on parole for robbery and following a high-speed car chase on March 3, 1991 was caught and beaten unmercifully.

George Holliday, a nearby resident, witnessed the vicious beating and video taped it from his apartment balcony.  Mr.  King’s plaintive cry was eventually heard around the world “Why can’t we all just get along?

Following the recent riots, vitriolic response and heated rhetoric regarding George Zimmerman’s acquittal for shooting Travyon Martin, a 17-year-old African-American, King’s question still rings in our ears.  Continue reading →

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April 25, 2013 · 6:36 am

You Are What You Think

YouAreWhatYouThink

This is too funny. I just came across the above picture from the facebook page of my friend, Steve McAllister.  Don’t you love it!  But what is ironic  is that I sat down to write a post on this very topic and stumbled upon this picture.  Must be the law of attraction!

This principle has been expressed in a variety of ways by many different people.   Continue reading →

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March 18, 2013 · 8:53 am

Word of the Week: Attitude

Jesus.Attitude Sir Christopher Wren, the renowned English architect,  supervised the construction of the magnificent St Paul’s cathedral in London.   A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the construction workers, so he chose three and asked them this question, “What are you doing?” Continue reading →

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March 5, 2013 · 10:50 am

What’s Better: The Treadmill or a Walk in the Park?

Treadmill.ParkNorma Jean and I like to walk.  It’s not only good exercise, but it’s a time for conversation and connection.  From our house we walk to a park close by and enjoy its beauty and serenity, the fountain and an occasional deer in the woods.

However, the Kansas City winters have severely limited our outdoor walking.  So, when it’s cold we walk indoors on the treadmill.  Now the treadmill is not as much fun.  There’s nothing to see. No scenery to enjoy.  Only a small TV in front of us to look at.  Sometimes we find ourselves in an almost trance-like state staring ahead and walking the treadmill.

All of this got me to thinking how life is like a cross between the treadmill and a walk in the park. Continue reading →

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October 29, 2012 · 6:14 am

Civility in Society

Who said this?

“…at a time when our discourse has become so sharply polarized – at a time when we are far too eager to lay the blame for all that ails the world at the feet of those who think differently than we do – it’s important for us to pause for a moment and make sure that we are talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.” Continue reading →

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July 18, 2012 · 7:10 am

One Simple Principle That Will Change Your Life

Stephen Covey died Monday.  He was a former professor at BYU, author, motivator, and business coach.  He was probably best known for his best-selling book “Seven Habits of Highly Successful People.”  I have applied the “7 Habits” paradigm to church growth and personal discipleship, as have many others.  His organizational tools through Franklin-Covey stores have helped many of us stay focused, organized, and on time!

Covey was a great believer in personal responsibility and accountability. He taught something he called the 90/10 principle.  What does it mean? Continue reading →

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