Things I’ve Learned

Jul

2008

Praise & Criticism

I’m neither as smart, nor as dumb as people think I am.

I shouldn’t think of myself more highly than I ought to think. (Romans 12:3)
I need to be realistic about what is said and shouldn’t take their praise more seriously than is really warranted.
I shouldn’t worry about what others think.
I shouldn’t quickly take offense at criticism since its intent is probably not as serious as I think.
I should consider the validity of any criticism, and if valid, heed and grow from it.

Jul

2008

Things I’ve Learned Along the Way

This is a collection of thoughts, quotes and proverbs I’ve gathered over the years. Some have been guidelines I’ve tried to live by. I make no claim to mastery of any of them. Some are original as much as any of my thoughts can be considered as such. Most are gleaned from others over the years. The book of Proverbs in the Bible provides a much better collection, and I suggest a frequent reading it.

I begin this section under the conviction that God wants me to get on the stick and start using this blog and to get something posted – dare I say – daily, even if it’s a quick quote of someone else from my notes.

So here goes.
Gary

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