Integrity @ MindSay 
honesty
That means with this deposit, I'm now only $346..but all the bills are paid ..with me paying her half of the entirety.
I have the canceled checks and service charges to prove it
I tend to get to work about a half hour before I have to take the floor (to start work). During this time, I mentally and emotionally prepare for the day, the best I can without knowing the details. I finish my coffee and banana, text soldiergirl g'morning, take a deep cleansing breath ... and GO!
I make a conscious effort to leave my personal life and issues off the floor, so that my full attention can be on the 5 or 6 little ones in my care. I know not everyone takes their job as seriously as I do, and that is OK. I just have to do it this way. I have a lesson plan prepared weeks in advance which actually contains ACADEMIC CONTENT! (I know that is a radical statement from a daycare team leader, but ... :D )
While this is not the career I might choose for myself, and some of you are aware of the struggles I have encountered along the way, I refuse to spend large periods of my life disliking how I spend my time. I determined to ENJOY my life, my work, my kids ... whatever the season.
When I am released, and I leave the floor, it takes approximately an hour to cleanse my heart & mind of the day, the kids, the other staff & all the issues of the day. How do I do this? Really want to know? hahaha
Age of Empires II spans a thousand years,
from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages
in which players lead one of 13 civilizations into greatness.
Yup, it's true! I come home from work and play a game ... then I can make supper and continue to parent my adult kids! lol
How 'bout you? Do you have a secret method of preparing for or dismebarking from work mode?
~ B
Day 14
"The righteous man walks in his integrity." (Proverbs 20:7a)
Every week there are news reports about men who gave in to temptations and compromised what they said they believed. We hear countless reports about dishonest business dealings, hidden infidelity, and hypocritical leaders. It's so easy to focus on these things and ignore those who are being honest, faithful, and genuine. As you continue in the "30-Day Husband Encouragement Challenge", determine to look for ways that your husband stands against the culture.
Is your spouse a man of integrity? Is he fair in his dealings with people? Does he understand the meaning of justice? Is he honest in business? Unhypocritical in his faith? Consider all the ways a man can live in integrity, and praise your husband for one of them.
As you have the opportunity--as it is appropriate--share examples of your husband's honesty and integrity with others.
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Isn't it amazing what the power of encouragement can do in others' lives? So many blessings come to those we love, and our own hearts are encouraged, too. I would love to have you share your encouragement journey with me. What has God been doing in your heart as you have set out to encourage your husband? Have you noticed a change in your husband's heart?
Prayer:
Pray that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12)
crucible
2 entries found.| crucible crucible steel |
Pronunciation: \ˈkrü-sə-bəl\ Function:noun Etymology:Middle English corusible, from Medieval Latin crucibulum earthen pot for melting metalsDate:15th century 2 : a severe test
3 : a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development <conditioned by having grown up within the crucible of Chinatown — Tom Wolfe>
For me, there has been no more powerful force-of-growth-within than to stand before "authority" and admit culpability to transgressions..
Recently, I had to go to court over an issue that I was arrested for and after 6 weeks of anxiety and fear that the outcome would have IMMENSE implications on my current situation. The day arrived, and as is always per the case, I had to wait until all the other cases were finished.
My reputation must always precede me..
I have to say that there is nothing that comes close to this humbling experience..I've had to physically defend myself against people who would kill me, in the Name of God, just because I was gay or defending someone else over same. Although quite frightening at the time, it still does not come as close as going to court..
I've always had a Policy of Truth in these situations. To stand there and call the fire down upon myself before the DA even has a chance to do so.
Admit to culpability..own it without Pride or Guile.
This is the test of one's worth to themselves, and there is always a moment when everything stops--time expands--allowing you that brief instant to recognize the Truth in what you have done..this is TRUE JUDGEMENT.
Nothing anyone else says to you about you even comes close..but some try.
As I sit in the courtroom and listen to others in their arraignment, I see many--but not all-try to wrangle their way out of the predicament that they themselves created.
Yes, I have Pride when it comes to acknowledging my own transgressions, for that one inch of integrity is all I have or will ever have. It is the both the best and most of us..
To look justice in the eyes, without hesitation, and say "guilty" honors yourself in so many ways.
These past few days here on Mindsay have been a test for me to see who really is my "friend" and not someone who thinks; "I like him, but he's a sinner--let's all pray for him".
This test proved and honed my integrity and that of others.
By doing so, my friends have earned my respect and trust and protection..YES PROTECTION, for I've learned through all this that if they are willing to believe in me, I'm willing to put everything on the line to insure their safety.
If you look into my profile you will see that I've classified everyone as "family"
and they are..more than the measure my own biological family has "given' to me.
for that, I say;
"Thank You"
Christopher/Avatis/Darkseid
Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless,
but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.
~ Samuel Johnson ~
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