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N2Growth Blog : Discipline & Leadership

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:54:47 +0000

Excellent! Thanks for the list--I can see some of my weaker disciplines, oral communication and distraction. I'm a writer, but I need to work on talking to people without being wishy-washy (people perceive me as being too nice). And, I allow myself to be distracted too easily. Again, you have given me a lot to think about--I appreciate your posts.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Five Strategies for Building New Habits

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:42:53 +0000

I only started flossing within the last ten years or so. My problem was I didn't know how to do it--once my hygienist showed me how to do it, I took off. Now, I floss, brush, and use Listerine twice a day. My gums have improved immensely. I have discovered that I am a visual learner, so I need to read directions or see someone demonstrate what I'm learning. Hearing instructions just doesn't do it for me. That's why I wish I either had a tutor or a simple manual of everything I need to know to be tech-savvy.

Ron Edmondson : Sierra Leone Here We Come

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:05:36 +0000

I will be praying for you--have a fruitful and blessed trip. And, yes, I will tweet your posts as I can.

Ron Edmondson : Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters: Doing Good

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:49:41 +0000

Sometimes, just the fact that God sees the good that we do is enough for me. In a world full of negative words and actions, encouragement and kindness can be breaths of fresh air.

Daniel Decker : 14 Platform Building Tips for Authors

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:03:12 +0000

Wow, Daniel, you are a jewel! You've given so much good information that it's going to take me some time to process it. I have my blog and I'm building an audience--Twitter seeems to be the main source of my new readers, so I'm trying to use tweets strategically. My biggest issues are the interviews and the speeches. In my small city, there are not that many opportunities and I think I may be a little too well-known here to be considered beyond being a mother of seven and a high school English teacher. As I am turning my posts into a manuscript (lots of revision) and am preparing my book proposal, I am also thinking about finding some sort of training in speaking. Thanks, Daniel, for writing this series of posts--I appreciate it more than maybe you can imagine.

Ron Edmondson : Free Fridays: Andy Andrew's The Heart Mender

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:25:23 +0000

I saw Andy Andrews for the first time at the Women of Faith Conference in Columbus, Ohio this spring. I love his energy. His teaching on perspectives gave me a new perspective on my relationship with one of my daughters. She and I are getting along much better. Andy is an excellent writer and I'd love to win a copy of The Heart Menders.

Big planet. Small world. : DragonDictate frees your hands to drive while you write

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:39:46 +0000

Red face here! I haven't read the manual yet--I can use the phone, browse the net, have fun in Twitterland, and check the weather and facebook! When I do read the manual and find out what I've been missing, I'll probably be mad at myself. And, I'll let you know about the speech to test app.

Big planet. Small world. : DragonDictate frees your hands to drive while you write

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:04:37 +0000

Do you know if there is a similar app for Droid?

Ron Edmondson : An Interview about My Leadership Style

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:20:20 +0000

Ron, you and I have similar personalities. My principal just told me I'm a big picture person--I don't like some details (like lesson plans); however, I'm quite detail-oriented in my writing. I also love change and I try to be attuned to what is working and what is not. As a teacher, my top priority is that students be engaged, so I've been known to change strategies midstream if what I'm doing isn't working. I try to keep my students on their toes.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Rule #1: Donât Publicly Criticize Your Boss

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:21:41 +0000

I'm not sure what you mean.

Lindsey Nobles : Just Call Me...Catalyst Freak

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:43:37 +0000

I meant to tweet yesterday, but forgot. Congrats on being selected for the Catalyst "Young Influencers" list--quite a honor. Keep up the good work! Unfortunately, I won't be able to go to Catalyst in October because I'll be in school, Atlanta is far away, and I can't take the time off that I'd need to attend. Instead, I'll be looking forward to hearing your reports from the conference! My recent post #47 THE RETURN OF CHRIST: THE PLOT, PART 2

Ron Edmondson : 5 Ways to Influence Those Who Lead You...Leading Up!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:31:05 +0000

Respect is paramount in our relationships with our leaders. I've been in circumstances when I haven't agreed with a leader's decisions, but I've respected them. That's where God comes in--when I want to say something not nice, I start talking to Him and asking for help in keeping quiet. I'm constantly reminding myself that God will work everything out for everyone's good and that I need to keep my mouth closed. Having God to turn to is a huge help in troubling situations.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Rule #1: Donât Publicly Criticize Your Boss

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:34:28 +0000

Yes, I have faced a similar situation, except my boss wasn't incompetent. In this case, we looked at things from two different perspectives, and I was directly impacted by the decisions made. I didn't complain or gossip, but prayed a lot. I believe God works things out for everyone's good, so this circumstance gave me a chance to put my faith to the test.

Big planet. Small world. : It is not necessary to sin

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:50:53 +0000

By the way, concerning God's sovereignty, He is sovereign in that no one rules over him at all. However, He limited His sovereignty in His creations--the angelic realm and our world--when He created choice. Deuteronomy 30:15-20 states that God has given us a clearly defined choice. Once we understand that choice, once we understand what Christ accomplished on the cross, and once we understand the power of God's absolute love, we will take our places as the sons of God and deal with the evil in our world. Finally, I have my share of emotions (sometimes more than my share), but I try to make choices based on clear thinking. 2 of 2

Big planet. Small world. : It is not necessary to sin

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:50:10 +0000

I don't see how rational equates with ritualistic litany--from my stand point, rational means I've taken the time to think through what I believe and test its reasonableness. Take, for example, the matter of evil. Last weekend, I heard a pastor state that God causes suffering. I think he was looking at all the horrible circumstances in the world in the context of God being sovereign. I don't know if he's ever read James 1:13-17 or not; James cautions us to not err because every good and perfect gift comes from God and he is not variable. In other words, He doesn't give a good gift and then turn around and give an evil gift. God is good and His love is absolute. If we begin to think through what we believe in that context, we may well find our beliefs being challenged and we might learn some new concepts. So, rather than rationality being ritualistic and being a litany (I don't participate in litanies), it is an exercise of thinking. And, in today's world, we really need to think clearly. 1 of 2

Lindsey Nobles : Even When I Deserve Stoning, Alece Ronzino

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:14:38 +0000

And His love is greater than any evil in this world. When we fully understand the power of God's absolute love (as expressed through Christ) and when we manifest that love to our world, good will overcome evil. My recent post #47 THE RETURN OF CHRIST: THE PLOT, PART 2

Big planet. Small world. : It is not necessary to sin

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:26:36 +0000

Jeff, I would go a step further--in order to make right decisions, we need to have clarity in our thinking. Or, in other words, are our thinking and decisions rational and reasonable? So many of us make decisions based on emotions or circumstances (which can change from one moment to the next). This is one reason why we should "work" to come beyond religion into a personal relationship with God who is our Father. In Isaiah 1:18, He says, "Come now, and let us reason together..." By coming to God and reasoning with Him, we can find stability in a world of turmoil, and we can learn how to consistently make the right decisions.

Lindsey Nobles : Reckless Worship, Trisha Davis

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:51:20 +0000

God has never not loved us. Sometimes I think we look a little too much at ourselves and at others. God's love is absolute and is not based on anything we do. His desire is that we have life by "cleaving" to Him (Deuteronomy 30:20). Let's abandon our hearts to Him and let everything else fall in place. My recent post #47 THE RETURN OF CHRIST: THE PLOT, PART 2

Ron Edmondson : Mondayâs Preparation Brings Fridayâs Success

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:20:07 +0000

I just went through a semester at school where I didn't have time to prepare curriculum for a class when the students covered everything I had planned in a relatively short time. They were the only year-around class (rather than semester) in that course and they got things done fast. I really floundered because I was not prepared and I believed I didn't have "time" to think things through. Fortunately for me, they eliminated that section, so I don't have to worry about it this year. You are so right--thank you for reminding me to take the time to really prepare.

Michael Hyatt Blog : You Canât Build a Reputation on What You Are Going to Do

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:29:20 +0000

Michael, you raise an excellent point. Over the years, I have wanted to write a book and have it published, so I wrote book proposal after book proposal and was rejected every single time. Last summer, after attending the Write to Publish conference and after connecting with you here on your blog, I realized what I was asking was to have people trust a person whom no one knew anything about. Not exactly a good proposition in today's world. So, I began taking steps to become at least a little bit known. With the help of your posts and comments, I began writing my book on my blog and began building online relationships. Now, I am four posts away from finishing my book and am brainstorming my proposal. While finding an agent and a publisher is still along shot in today's world, I am in a much better position than I was a year ago. Here's hoping that my steps, taken one at a time, will make my "air castle" a reality.

patriciazell's Comments

N2Growth Blog : Discipline & Leadership

Michael Hyatt Blog : Five Strategies for Building New Habits

Ron Edmondson : Sierra Leone Here We Come

Ron Edmondson : Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters: Doing Good

Daniel Decker : 14 Platform Building Tips for Authors

Ron Edmondson : Free Fridays: Andy Andrew's The Heart Mender

Big planet. Small world. : DragonDictate frees your hands to drive while you write

Big planet. Small world. : DragonDictate frees your hands to drive while you write

Ron Edmondson : An Interview about My Leadership Style

Michael Hyatt Blog : Rule #1: Donât Publicly Criticize Your Boss

Lindsey Nobles : Just Call Me...Catalyst Freak

Ron Edmondson : 5 Ways to Influence Those Who Lead You...Leading Up!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Rule #1: Donât Publicly Criticize Your Boss

Big planet. Small world. : It is not necessary to sin

Big planet. Small world. : It is not necessary to sin

Lindsey Nobles : Even When I Deserve Stoning, Alece Ronzino

Big planet. Small world. : It is not necessary to sin

Lindsey Nobles : Reckless Worship, Trisha Davis

Ron Edmondson : Mondayâs Preparation Brings Fridayâs Success

Michael Hyatt Blog : You Canât Build a Reputation on What You Are Going to Do

Michael Hyatt Blog : Rule #1: Donât Publicly Criticize Your Boss

Michael Hyatt Blog : Rule #1: Donât Publicly Criticize Your Boss

Ron Edmondson : Mondayâs Preparation Brings Fridayâs Success

Michael Hyatt Blog : You Canât Build a Reputation on What You Are Going to Do