Sat.Feb 11, 2012 - Fri.Feb 17, 2012

Ron Edmondson

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5 Suggestions for Raising Boys

Ron Edmondson

Here are some things I’ve learned raising boys. People ask me all the time for advice on raising girls, and honestly, I’ve got some, but they all involve a shotgun and long ankle-length dresses, so you probably don’t want that. Seriously, I always wanted a girl, but I think God knew what He was doing by giving me boys. (Imagine that!

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30 Life Lessons

Ron Edmondson

I’m a slow learner, so some things take longer than others for me to learn. I previously posted some of these separately, but I keep learning, so here I am again.Some of these you have to learn the hard way. Some of them you may be able to glean from my experience. Here are 30 life lessons: If you have to impress the friend, he or she isn’t much of a friend.

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When Humble Does Forgiveness

Ron Edmondson

Humble knows relationships. Humble knows grace. Humble knows forgiveness. Humble attracts the favor of God. When Humble forgives, or asks forgiveness, Humble: Doesn’t make excuses. Doesn’t speak sarcastically. Doesn’t point out another’s faults. Doesn’t justify actions. Doesn’t act as a martyr. Doesn’t hold a grudge.

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7 Ways to be a Prolific Blogger

Ron Edmondson

I’m often asked how I manage to blog as often as I do. I’ve been referred to as a “prolific blogger” I’ll be honest, I had to look up the word prolific to make sure I was okay with being one , but I guess I do “produce many works” as the definition contends. It may not be as difficult as it seems. I’ve been “prolific” in daily writing for over 15 years.

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7 Reasons I Love My Wife

Ron Edmondson

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22. Here are 7 reasons I love my wife: She loves God more than she loves me – I love her faith and commitment to Christ. She challenges me in my spiritual walk. She consistently shares her faith with others. She laughs when no one else laughs – She gets my jokes and thinks I’m funny.

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5 Ways to Take Back a Delegated Project

Ron Edmondson

I’m a fan of delegation. In fact, I consider myself somewhat of a professional delegator, if there is such a thing. I certainly love to delegate. If you want to read more of my thoughts on delegation, consider: 5 Reasons Delegation Fails. No Dumping: 5 Keys to Effective Delegation. 4 Critical Aspects of Delegation. 4 “Easy” Steps to Delegation.

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Leadership and the Art of the Alley-Oop

Ron Edmondson

This is a guest post by Blake Atwood. Blake is the Church Leadership Editor at FaithVillage.com , a new social network for faith experiences. He also blogs at BlakeAtwood.com. Leadership and the Art of the Alley-Oop. If leadership is helping someone else achieve a goal, there is no better metaphor than the alley-oop. In a few pulse-pounding seconds, the lessons fly at you like a blocked ball swatted five rows deep.