One Cannot Hide Their True Nature
We hear a great many people proclaiming what “good Christians” they are these days and this begs the question, “are they?” And we should also ask “are we?” We all want to be good Christians, so how do we do that exactly? Continue reading “One Cannot Hide Their True Nature”
We’ve come to recognize red flags in people in order to protect ourselves from their toxicity. But what about what are known as green flags in people? Do we still have the ability to see the kindness and good in people?
Why is that we are quick to compliment another person, but when it comes to ourselves, we’re often our own worst critic? While we don’t want to be egotistical, we do need to routinely recognize our own value.
I’m baffled by people who say “we need to keep Christ in Christmas!” — as they put out 8 Santa statues, but none of the Nativity. These same people become apoplectic if the Ten Commandments plaque is removed from a public place.
A good friend recently lamented that we have become a celebrity obsessed culture that elevates people to a faux sainthood, often less for the good they do and more because of the bad things they do. And he really does have a good point.
At some point, most of us pause to self-reflect on where we are on this journey called life. We ask ourselves if we’re happy, if we’re successful, if we are a good person…or a bad one, and if we even matter in this world.
I worry that too often, we Christians go off track and forget that earthly “things” are not supposed to be our focus. Its easy to get caught up in the trappings of our physical world and occasionally lose sight of our true mission.
When did we become a celebrity, fame obsessed culture? At what point did we stop caring about the important things and replace it with an unhealthy obsession with the things that have little or no value?
Its important to take a look at what traits, beliefs and attitudes make someone a “positive person.” Its also vital to point out negative traits which if not shed, result in one not actually being positive…even if they think they are.
Reaffirming our core strengths and positive mindset is a critically important part of maintaining an upbeat and optimistic attitude in life. If we believe we are strong, capable and positive, then that will become the reality.