All tagged character

How to Increase Your Self Awareness

I hadn’t asked myself what I wanted in life, my marriage, my pursuits, and as a woman in…well, maybe never. It seemed as if I had always piggy-backed on other people’s wants, needs and desires.  As a good Christian wife and mother, isn’t that was I was supposed to do?

The Strength of Meek

Of recent days, we've witnessed society fueled by those who display the greatest passion with the loudest voice to a greater degree than ever before. Those who storm the gates with the most powerful force appear to receive the highest level of attention and response.  We’ve seen it in both the political arena, as well as world events.  It seems these individuals are both admired and revered as they desperately seek to command the greatest level of attention.  Whether they are brilliant, or as dumb as a doornail, we give them our attention…at least for a little while. 

Detrimental Leadership Mistake - Overlooking the Quiet Ones

We’re getting it wrong when it comes to identifying leaders.  Not all the time…but a lot of the time. When are we going to learn that it’s not about the good looks or showiness?  It’s not about the charisma, pedigree, loudness or shininess of the package.  We’re failing to look beyond the outer presentation, investigate, dig deep, and use God-given discernment to discover the true depth, health, and wholeness of those we desire to elevate to leadership. We’re failing to discover if they possess integrity, character, and resolve – the true inner being of a leader. It doesn't matter what they're like in public, as much as it matters what they're like in private.