Tag: affirmation

Nobody Is Perfect

“Bear with each another . . forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 NIV. Acceptance and affirmation are powerfully enabling and ennobling. My thoughts and comments today are that “nobody is perfect.” I am sure that it was not original with my Dad but he told me, “You can […]

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Approval Ratings

“Am I trying to win the approval of men, or of God?” Galatians 1:10 NIV The quest of the human spirit for approval finds realization in the affirming love of God. My thoughts and comments today are about “approval ratings.” Even the youngest child seeks signs of approval from the […]

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Expectations

“Look for the best in each other . . do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15 The Message Whatever credit accrues for your character or accomplishments is rightly shared with friends. My thoughts and comments today are about “expectations.” More often than not a child or teen’s […]

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Well Done

“I saw the people slipping away from me.” 1 Samuel 13:11 NRSV “Pleasing others all the time is an unreasonable goal and an imposing task.” My thoughts today are about “well done.” Of course, you want approval; who doesn’t? You truly need a healthy dose of affirmation and approval to […]

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