Me & My Behavior Problems

“My spiritual development won’t result from driven behavior.  It will only come from careful listening, quiet surrender, and active and purposeful engagement.” From Dare to Journey with Henri  Nouwen by Charles Ringma If you know me well, you know the first statement of that quote rattles me. Driven behavior – I’m pretty sure my name […]

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Me & My Behavior Problems

“My spiritual development won’t result from driven behavior.  It will only come from careful listening, quiet surrender, and active and purposeful engagement.” From Dare to Journey with Henri  Nouwen by Charles Ringma If you know me well, you know the first statement of that quote rattles me. Driven behavior – I’m pretty sure my name […]

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Addicted to “on”

This is the phrase that is haunting me as we start the ‘Sync’ series. Nearly a year ago a devotion I was reading posed this question: “Do you spend enough time listening to God?” My response: The answer is an emphatic “NO!” This is likely my greatest challenge and hindrance as a leader. It’s almost […]

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Addicted to "on"

This is the phrase that is haunting me as we start the ‘Sync’ series. Nearly a year ago a devotion I was reading posed this question: “Do you spend enough time listening to God?” My response: The answer is an emphatic “NO!” This is likely my greatest challenge and hindrance as a leader. It’s almost […]

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