Sat.Feb 12, 2011 - Fri.Feb 18, 2011

Ron Edmondson

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7 Things Healthy Teams Check at the Door

Ron Edmondson

After a recent staff meeting, I was thinking about what makes our team at Grace Community Church healthy. I think healthy teams are intentionally created, so I’m consistently trying to make our environment better. I’ve written about healthy teams before: 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Organization or Team. 7 Traits of a Great Team Member.

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5 Thoughts on Leadership from the Life of David

Ron Edmondson

I read an interesting story from the life of the Biblical character of David again recently. The story says a great deal about leadership and what is required to successfully lead. Here’s what I read: When David was told, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors,” he inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?

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Book Giveaway: What’s It Like to Be Married to Me?

Ron Edmondson

I’m consistently looking for resources to help marriages. Recently I was introduced to the book: What’s It Like to Be Married to Me?: And Other Dangerous Questions by Linda Dillow. I like the concept enough to want you to enjoy this book. The Amazon Description reads like this: Dillow understands that most women want more from their marriage–but don’t know how to get it.

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If a Wife Wants to Encourage a Husband | Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Encouragement » If a Wife Wants to Encourage a Husband If a Wife Wants to Encourage a Husband February 12, 2011 in Encouragement , Marriage , Marriage Moment with 13 Comments I keep this note, attached to this picture, on my desk at the office. When I look at it, I’m inspired to dream bigger dreams, work harder, make better choices, and press on throughout all difficulties.

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A Theory: Speed of Growth Determines Speed of Decline

Ron Edmondson

Theory: The rate of increase, often determines the rate of decline. In my early twenties, I was working in retail and this theory developed in my mind as I watched dozens of items gather immediate interest, grow rapidly in popularity, quickly rack up sales, but then as a fad changed, the item sales just as quickly decline. I called it my “fad theory”.

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Perfect Love Can Overcome Fear

Ron Edmondson

Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of judgment, and this shows that His love has not been perfected in us. 1 John 4:18 NLT. Evidently, according to this verse, if we could have perfect love for God, we could get rid of all fear. The challenge comes in having perfect love. I’m not sure I understand the concept completely, especially as it relates to a God I cannot see, but the best way I know of is to compare what I don’t understand to som

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Whiteboard Conference: An Interview with Jason Young

Ron Edmondson

I’m excited to introduce you to Jason Young and the Whiteboard Sessions 2011 …a church conference for everyone. I’ve been advertising for it on my blog this month and thought you should hear a little more about it. I’ve been to Whiteboard and Jason is the new director of this conference. I’ve spent some time with Jason and I’m convinced he’s going to make this conference a “must attend” event this year.