Our cat has started swimming in the pool. The third time I caught her on video. We thought cats hated water…oh well we learn something every day.
Cornerstones-Keystones-Capstones
Jesus is the Cornerstone of the House of God. He holds the foundation together and aligns what we build on to keep it straight and strong. Keystones are stones (leaders) that hold the archway bricks (followers) in place. Archways are over doors and windows (entries) into the Houses of God. Sometimes keystones are placed over windows and doors with no archway and serve no purpose except decoration. Some leaders are like that, no purpose just decoration. Capstones are lids that allow nothing to go up or come down. The spiritual implications are huge.
Suddenly-Something-New
We can go through life repeatedly going down the same path and one day suddenly see something new to us, that has been there all along. Don’t get stuck thinking you have everything figured out. Keep your eyes open and suddenly you will see something new. Be creative, embrace new ideas. Creativity is in your DNA. You were made to be creative. Artists and writers are not the only ones creative; engineers, attorneys, plumbers, electricians, janitors, and clerks are all creative.
Count-It-All-Joy
We go through awful times. How can we say God loves us when those we love are really hurting.
What’s up with that? Why am I involved in this? I don’t understand why a good God would allow this awful thing to happen. Let me see my part. Show me my heart. Is pride in there? Have I made judgements? Am I prejudice? Am I blind to my own self? Show me my part, I want to get to the end of this.
Hidden-things
Proverbs 25:2 “It is the glory of God to conceal things.”
Since the beginning jet airplanes and computer chips existed in the earth, we just had to find them. The most exciting search is to find God. He hides himself so we can find Him.
Why-Pray?
Issues go to God on a giant algorithm ranked in priority. (that’s the way I see it) Fervent prayer by two or more people move issue up the list. We pray for people and ask for God’s attention. One word word from the mighty creator sets people free.
Words-Are-Powerful
The words we speak have enormous power to tear down or to build up. Children are affected the rest of their lives. They internalize words like “You will never amount to anything.” or ” That picture you drew was awesome”. We also speak to ourselves and either curse or build up. “I can’t sing” or “Good things are happening all around me”. Also, others are affected by our words whether they hear them or not. “You drive like an idiot, you need a ticket” or “She looks depressed, a great circumstance will change her life today”. Choose your words carefully, your words are powerful.
Decisions
Rationalizing-Failure
Make mistakes valuable by using them to climb to new successes. Never rationalize a failure. Change whatever caused the failure. Leadership is not easy, leadership is hard work. If someone has to go, don’t delay because time is crucial. The effective members of the team will appreciate hard decisions that move the ball down the field.
Build-a-Team-To-Grow
Investors do not get excited about a good idea. Good ideas are a dime a dozen. Investors appraise the team before they invest.