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7 Things Forgiveness IS…

Ron Edmondson

I often wonder if the reason we don’t forgive as we should is because we don’t understand the subject well enough. Yesterday I posted 7 Things that Forgiveness is NOT. It seems appropriate to also post 7 things that forgiveness IS. Here are 7 things that forgiveness IS: Letting go of a right to get even – You give up the right for revenge when you forgive someone.

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Book Giveaway: I Quit: Stop Pretending Everything is Fine

Ron Edmondson

Here’s a book I requested to give away on my blog. I don’t know the author, and honestly I don’t remember how I received this book, perhaps as a request to write a review. Either way, I kept staring at the title and decided to read it. “ I Quit!: Stop Pretending Everything Is Fine and Change Your Life &# by Geri Scazzero is written by a busy pastor’s wife, who had just about burnt out on the church, because of the demands placed upon her.

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12 Top Posts About Team Development

Ron Edmondson

I frequently get asked questions about team development that I’ve addressed before. Here’s a recap of the top 10 posts, according to Google Analytics, that I’ve written about teams. The titles speak for themselves. 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Team or Organization. 5 Characteristics of an Excellent Team Member. 7 Aspects of Healthy Team Member Correction.

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4 Do’s and 4 Don’ts for Speaking to Visitors or Strangers

Ron Edmondson

In what I do, if I don’t know how to communicate with people I don’t already know, I won’t be very successful. I have an occasion to speak to strangers frequently. Thankfully, our church attracts dozens of new visitors each week, I’m invited to speak other places often, and I encounter new people daily through this blog. I’m learning (it’s a continual process) that there are some specific ways I should and shouldn’t speak publicly to someone who doesn

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One Thing I’ve Learned About Conflict

Ron Edmondson

Many leaders avoid conflict at any cost… It seems this is true especially of pastors… Yet conflict is often necessary for healthy relationships… When needed conflict is avoided, people grow bitter, relationship development stalls, and teams suffer… Here’s one thing I’ve learned about conflict… Perhaps this well motivate you to confront what you need to confront… Conflict, when handle correctly, often turns out better than expected… It does

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Top Post on Forgiveness

Ron Edmondson

It seems every time I Tweet, preach or write a blogpost about forgiveness it stirs people. Most of us must struggle with this issue at some point in our life. With that in mind, here are my top posts about forgiveness: 8 Reminders for Granting True Forgiveness. 7 Things Forgiveness is Not… 7 Things Forgiveness Is… 3 Benefits of Forgiveness.

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4 Commitments We’ll Make as Grandparents

Ron Edmondson

This is a premature post. My boys will probably balk at it, but I’ll be honest. I’m a people watcher. That’s especially true when I’m out of town where I don’t know anyone. This week I’m in Florida to perform my oldest son’s wedding. He and his soon-to-be wife have been together for many years, so we feel she’s already part of the family.