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In the early morning hours of October 10th I prayed about what to say at the upcoming Men's Breakfast. One phrase after another was continuously dropped in my spirit. Below are the 40.


I will take blunt and real to fake and flowery anytime.

Sure they're doing it not as good as you would. The key word is they're doing it!

A man who swallows correction and adjusts can be trusted.

Those who eloquently defend mistakes will eventually turn on you.

Look out for gifts given out of the blue.

Mutual honor is Satan's demise.

Pride is measured by defensiveness.

Character is clarified by correction.

Not every tear is real.

One deed in secret is more valued than a thousand announced.

A successful manager adjusts tactics; production slips under a die hard.

Expecting appreciation is a guaranteed letdown.

Thomas needed to feel God. Blessed is the man who takes him at his word.

Fake can never sell the discerning.

You were born to rebellion; reborn to submission.

A hard truth is better than a feel good lie.

Flattery masks discontent.

The most sought after trait is being there.

Women prefer strength over emotion.

Priorities cannot be hidden.

Putting down others to lift yourself up is embarrassingly transparent.

You leave your mark by consistent pressing; not by impulsive change.

Being counted on is being counted.

Sheer happiness is see through; joy is thick and opaque.

Better to bridge the gap than profit from it.

No student can cram the test of time.

Sincere loyalty is quite yet profound;
shallowness is loud and deadly.

Quakes reveal faults. 10-10-15 4:21AM (earthquake felt)

You were created to sign not forge.

Authenticity is attractive.

Religion could be a front for phony.

A secure man doesn't need your approval; 
an insecure man needs nothing else.

Wisdom looks over the broad strokes to read the fine print.

Every divide begins with a strategic seed.

Men deal well with problems; women prevent problems well.

Better to believe in the shaky then doubt the proven.

Avoidants never remove obstacles for others.

Regrets are never future.

A well timed thank you comes just in time.

Rescuing someone from a ditch before they hit rock bottom is not always the right move.

 

 pw

What Month Is This?

I just read a ridiculous article that got tens of thousands of shares on facebook. It was another recycled "Bash Pastors (usually successful ones) to lift some other Pastors up" article.

Everyone knows that putting down pastors is eye candy to the offended or envious. You can add to your flock & get loads of comments to boot. The problem is those same people who were sold on some other guy's superiority, namely you, will not be fooled forever. They might be dumb sheep but they're not that dumb.

Hey here's a thought:
Let's set aside one month where we honor the men of God. Where we don't worry that they don't do church your way; instead praise God for the good they are doing, the lives they are reaching, the mouths they are feeding, the seeds they are planting. BTW - bashing Pastors is so 90's. Haven't you heard that the body of Christ figured out we are on the same team! Get current man.

Lets spend our time spreading some good news like what's right with the church and what's right with Pastors.
How about a whole month of Pastor Appreciation? Every October. Every year.
Then you can spread your recruiting materials the next month. I'm sure it will be a big hit.

Tonight we buried a young pastor, who left a sweet and amazing wife, four children and a large ministry family. So I have no patience for divisive articles written by satan using losers. "Trump-esque" but true.

Only good things were said about this Pastor at the funeral tonight.  And guess what - the Pastor wasn't even a perfect Christian like you.

How about we don't wait till the men of God are dead to say nice things, believe the best, and give honor.

For one month let's stop bashing our own. Oh, they will still be bashed but just not by us.


pw