Mistakes. We all make them, but then what? Mistakes as well as failures tend to be seen as a negative in our culture. We are taught to avoid, to hide, to do whatever it takes to not make mistakes or admit failure. But might there be value in our mistakes and in our failures?
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ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability. That’s not a popular topic these days. Unless of course it is used to lay blame on someone besides ourselves. The definition of accountability is simple and to the point: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.
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RESPECT
Sometimes I wonder if the church is too accommodating. You’re just fine the you are. Late, no problem, go right in. Busy this Sunday with (you fill in the blank), no problem, we understand, we’re all busy. We don’t use words that offend like Hell or sin or accountability. Make yourself… comfortable.
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INFORMATION OVERLOAD
There’s one thing for sure Montanans understand and that’s seasons. There are a lot of wonderful and challenging aspects when living somewhere that can swing to such extremes.
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ROUTINE
It’s nature to settle into a routine. It helps us to make plans, to be organized, to limit surprises while making our day or week more efficient. Our bodies naturally like a routine. From going to bed at the same time, to getting up, to when we have our meals, physically we operate better on a routine.
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INDECISIVENESS
Like the saying goes, indecision may or may not be my problem.
The world in general has a problem making up their mind. They have an even bigger issue with actually moving from decision to action.
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ATROPHY
Atrophy is generally one of those terms that we don’t hear or use unless there is an issue or a problem. Atrophy is what I think of as a negative word, meaning it’s only used in an unfavorable situation. And for good reason. The definition of atrophy is a gradual decline in effectiveness or energy due to disregard or neglect.
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