Tag: RELATIONSHIPS
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Broken relationships
It’s really hard for a connector and relationship person like myself to walk in ongoing broken relationships, especially when it comes to family. We are in 90 of a separation from extremely dear family members and it really hurts. I wake up some mornings and wonder how how we got there? What were the causes…
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Broken relationships
It’s really hard for a connector and relationship person like myself to walk in ongoing broken relationships, especially when it comes to family. We are in 90 of a separation from extremely dear family members and it really hurts. I wake up some mornings and wonder how how we got there? What were the causes…
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Family implosion… The conclusion
When your family blows up for no fault to your own, what you do as a parent? When the problems and concerns becomes so chronic that people begin to fight… Then part ways… It becomes critical mass. That’s when restoration and the process of recognizing what’s happening is critical. Forgiveness is critical. Process is critical.…
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The joy of podcasting
Editing my 25th podcast of 100% Humboldt today, I realized what a joy. This is to talk to local people and hear their amazing and colorful stories! What a great privilege to hear peoples perspective on the iconoclastic Humboldt County, California. i’ve made some discoveries, and they all have to do with people having true…
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Time flies!
Nine years ago this morning I got in my car and drove to my newly acquired State Farm office in Eureka California, and turned on the computer and I was up and running! Crazy to think how fast time flies! Nine years ago, I fulfilled a dream or at least begin one! It’s funny that…
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Interdependence
Being an independent Christian is an oxymoron. It is at least toxic. The fact is we need one another and God. The notion of the lone ranger and independent person doing life on their own is a myth. We really do need other people in our lives that love and support us. Dependence is not…
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Deep connection part 4.
The last part of deep connection is being taught, are led by the Holy Spirit in our connection with other people. This requires being relational and making the effort to really connect genuinely with people. People are really good about picking up disingenuousness. People know when you’re being false or fake or plastic. It seems…
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Catalyst church sermon outline
I was born in Iowa, and we’re up in San Diego and move to Humboldt when I was 18 to go to college. I met Joni, Jesus, sobriety, and a liberal arts degree from Humboldt State in 1982. As an only child, we decided to have nine kids! Our history is colorful as a family.…
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Time flies when you’re having fun
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 10 years from now, I will be 73 years old. My hope is that I will be in prime physical condition, I will be mentally and spiritually, active, and I will be part of a vibrant local community. But I realize in writing this is that 10…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION
Steps In Having A “Courageous Conversation”: Make your listener want to hear you. Open a channel then briefly state your point up front. Ask that judgment be suspended until you’re through talking. Send your message. Describe the behavior you want. Present win/win scenarios. Don’t talk too much. Confirm both the receipt and understanding of your…