Have you wondered if there are any quality, young, godly men left? After all, it seems that the news is constantly reporting the horrible behavior of some man in the world. Then of course, you can talk to almost anyone and they can tell you a story about some man’s sorry behavior at work, his… Continue reading Five Characteristics of a Quality Man
Category: Emotional Maturity
Beware of the Self-Proclaimed Expert
You probably know a person like this. He is a self-proclaimed expert on most any subject. You mention a car that you are thinking about buying. The self-proclaimed expert will tell you all about it. You talk about wanting to vacation on the Gulf Coast. The self-proclaimed expert will tell you where you must go.… Continue reading Beware of the Self-Proclaimed Expert
How Can I Exceed Your Expectations?
I’m not sure where I ever heard this question. However, I like it. I like it a lot! How can I exceed your expectations? I grew up in Southeast Dallas in the old Pleasant Grove area. This was middle-class America. A lot of good people lived in that community. They worked hard and drove home… Continue reading How Can I Exceed Your Expectations?
My Secrets May Hurt More People Than Me
The person with secrets often feels like she has gotten away with something. That person may know that she has given in to a temptation and now remains undetected. When no one seems to know, you are basically carrying a secret. “As long as no one knows, no one gets hurt.” At least this is… Continue reading My Secrets May Hurt More People Than Me
What You May as Well Forget
He snarled and complained about his job. A friend of his, who worked for another company, had recently received a promotion. “Some people get all the breaks!” He went on to talk about his friend who didn’t have to work near as hard as he did. There was no sense of joy for his friend.… Continue reading What You May as Well Forget
Just Close Your Eyes and Hope it Will Be All Right
Some of us seem to live by the adage, “If I don’t talk about it, it is not real.” Or put another way, “If I don’t talk about it then maybe it will go away.” Consequently we close our eyes and hope it will go away. Have you known anyone like this? 1. The doctor… Continue reading Just Close Your Eyes and Hope it Will Be All Right
5 Ways to Mess Up Your Kids
Most parents I know love their children and want to do a good job with them. Many of these people will do most anything to give their children a head start in life. Some will go to extraordinary lengths to give their children an advantage. Yet, it is possible to parent in such a way… Continue reading 5 Ways to Mess Up Your Kids
Are You Comfortable With This Person?
When someone refers to another as “unpretentious” it is often quite a compliment. Such a statement is not typically made with cool detachment but with great pleasure. After all, unpretentious people are not only people we like but are often people who cause us to feel good when we are with them. Meanwhile, we may… Continue reading Are You Comfortable With This Person?
3 Ways We Lose When We Don’t Connect with Others
The other day I was on the telephone with one of my daughters. We talked for a few minutes when suddenly she said, “Well Dad, I guess I had better go.” I responded by saying, “Already? What is your hurry?” She then said, “Dad-I can tell you are distracted.” Uh-oh. I could not argue. I was… Continue reading 3 Ways We Lose When We Don’t Connect with Others
When You Fail to Show Respect
Respect. I suppose it may not a word that immediately gets your attention. Perhaps it doesn’t have much buzz or flair. Yet the importance of showing another respect is huge. I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. A young husband is condescending to his wife, making her feel as if she is less intelligent… Continue reading When You Fail to Show Respect