Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and showers righteousness upon you. (Hosea 10:12). As I read the Scriptures, here are 3 things I know about God: God wants people to seek Him – From the beginning of time, God has been calling His creation into fellowship with Him.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

(End of the year countdown of the most read posts this year.). If you want to be a Biblical leader, consider these: “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” Luke 6:31. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

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DECEMBER 22, 2012

(At the end of the year, I’m sharing the most read posts.). As with most pastors, I’ve performed a fair number of weddings. Part of being in ministry is helping couples enter the most important of relationships…marriage. It’s a daunting task and responsibility. Prior to a wedding, however, a minister has access to speak into a couple’s life in a way unique to any other time in their life.

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

(This time of year I typically share the most popular posts of the year. This is number 8.). I was talking with a man whose wife is experiencing deep depression. As I talked with this man it became apparent that, though probably unknowingly, he had been damaging his wife’s heart for years. He cannot seem to understand why his wife is so emotional; “Everything seems to upset her”, he said.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

When I consider companies like Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon, the one constant I think of is change. Interestingly, after I typed that first sentence, I Googled “ Most Innovative Companies ” and found Fast’s list for 2012. How close do you think I got to their list? See for yourself HERE. But, don’t be impressed with my guesswork.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

(I’m counting down the top posts of the year.). I write about leadership. I try to keep it personal. I don’t always accomplish everything perfectly that I write about, but my goal is to be a growing leader. One critical aspect of leadership, in my experience, is to be aware of the values one holds. As in life, each leader has certain values that are especially and even uniquely important to him or her.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

Endurance. I previously wrote “ One Secret of Leaders with Long-Term Success “ I still believe that’s a powerful part of leadership. At the same time, I talk with leaders (mostly pastors) every week who are questioning if they can continue to lead in their current positions. Sometimes the pressure of leadership is more than one can bear.

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DECEMBER 31, 2012

An often-confusing term concerning the Biblical character of David is the term “ man after God’s own heart ”. Have you ever wondered what that really means? What does that kind of heart even look like? There is one verse from the writings of David that I believe perhaps best captures the meaning behind this phrase. I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” (Psalms 16:2).

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DECEMBER 23, 2012

(I’m reposting the most popular posts of the year.). “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:25. bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

This is a guest post by my friend Margaret Feinberg. Margaret ( www.margaretfeinberg.com ) is author of Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God which releases on Christmas Day. To learn more about her new book and the incredible offer available, check out www.margaretfeinberg.com/wonderstruck. Where Are the Boots? The Danger of Losing the Wonder This Holiday Season.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

I was talking with a young pastor recently. He is battling the leadership of the church to make changes he feels he was called to the church to make, but because they have experienced some difficult years recently, they are resisting any efforts he makes. He’s questioning if he should give into them or push forward with more changes. Of course, the way change is introduced is incredibly important, but after years of decline, change is certainly needed if they expect to see any new growth.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

(At the end of the year, I’m re-posting my most read posts of the year.). Young parents will often remind me of a parenting phenomenon that I experienced firsthand. Perhaps you did also.My friend is living through her first “terrible threes”. She has a three year old trying her patience. As with so many others (most it seems), it’s not the “terrible twos” that is a problem…it’s the “terrible threes”.

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DECEMBER 1, 2012

I didn’t gain any weight over Thanksgiving. I know…sounds sad…right? But, don’t feel bad for me. I ate what I wanted. Turkey. Ham. Sweet potato casserole. Pie. All my favorites. Before you call me a party pooper. There’s a reason for my madness…and this post. Always before I kicked my holiday season off with a few extra pounds and it was downhill from there through the New Year’s celebration.

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DECEMBER 24, 2012

(Counting down the most read posts of the year.). True friendship is rare. If you ever get in a bind, have a major failure, or somehow lose your way, you realize how rare true friendship is these days. To me, the difference in a true friend and one who calls themselves a friend, but is really an acquaintance is fairly easily identified. Here are 5 characteristics of true friendship: Unconditional love - Regardless of what you do, what happens, or where life takes you, a true friend loves at all

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

Is done when I can’t understand all that I’m doing… When things are messy… When my head is cloudy… When I have more questions than answers… When my faith is being stretched… When I am unsure of my position… If you wait until you have all the answers…where doubt is removed completely… You’ll often find yourself stagnant on making decisions… You’ll seldom achieve “the best you can do”… And the rewards y

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DECEMBER 8, 2012

My childhood pastor preached for me recently. He is 93 years old and still preaching almost weekly. He continues to be one of my mentors in ministry today. He called me the following week…It was one of the most humbling phone calls I ever received. It went something like this: Ron, I want you to know I’m proud of you. You had some difficult family situations growing up.

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DECEMBER 16, 2012

“ Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink.” So Moses took the staff from the Lord’s presence, just as He commanded him. He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

I was at a dinner theater recently. We had “good seats” At least that’s what we were told. What that really meant is that we were in a crowded room, with lots of people I didn’t know, eating, watching a play, while it seemed like every was looking through us (really at us) to see the play. Stand out. In front. On the floor. In the center of attention.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

(I’m reporting some of the most read posts of this year. Some of them, like this one, are several years old, but are still being read. This one originally had another title.). I have often chuckled when I’ve read the following verses. I’m not trying to be irreverent and hope this is not offensive, but sometimes I read the stories in the Bible and I see the humanity of people.

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DECEMBER 30, 2012

(Counting down the most read posts of the year.). Here’s a random post that came to me this morning. I was thinking about some of the things that encourage me in life. Things such as: A remembrance of God’s love. Cheryl’s smile and knowing she is happy. Time with my boys. A baby’s giggle. A Bible verse of promise. A big, God-sized dream or vision. A kind word from a friend.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Merry Christmas from the Edmondson’s! We truly never know the changes a year will make, do we? Cheryl and I moved to Lexington, Kentucky this year. I am now pastor of the historic Immanuel Baptist Church. Immanuel has a rich past as a Kingdom-building church. After nearly 10 years as a church planter, this was not a change we saw coming…and one we resisted at first.

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DECEMBER 22, 2012

12.9.12 : Do You Believe the Christmas Stroy? from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Do You Believe the Christmas Story? … A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Jonah Chapter 4: A Sermon. Fear of Failure: Sermon. Trust God in Finances: Sermon.

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DECEMBER 23, 2012

12.16.12 : If You Believe The Christmas Story from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post If You Believe the Christmas Story… A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Do You Believe the Christmas Story? … A Sermon. Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Jonah Chapter 4: A Sermon. Fear of Failure: Sermon.

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

(Reposting the most read posts of the year.). I hear from both sides continually. Between the two sexes, communication appears to be the biggest struggle. It’s a constant work in progress in my own marriage. The differences in men and women make communication difficult. (I also posted 5 Tips When Communicating with Men.). My counseling background and years of experience working with couples has given me insight into some of the barriers men and women face when communicating.

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

A boy struggles… Knowing what it means to become a man… What courage, honor, and strength really looks like… When to take a risk… A girl struggles… Understanding her beauty and value… Sensing self confidence and independence. To demand respect and equality… I’ve been convicted lately, that many times the orphans of today… Are the fatherless… (And many times the widows are the single mothers…).

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DECEMBER 3, 2012

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God…” Deuteronomy 29:29. Make your plans. Work your plans. That’s good leadership. I’m an advocate of strategic leadership. I don’t believe the church should run from leadership. We need it, just as does any other organization of people. God uses men and women to lead His people.

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