I love being Writer Dad because he is an idealized version of who my wife and children see, but Sean is human and makes the same mistakes as everybody else.

Great post guys.

<abbr>Sean´s last spectacular blog post..The Best Writer on the Net</abbr>

It is an interesting thing, when you have these experiences. I am an engineer by trade, yet, I seem to be able to initiate these conversations with almost anyone.

I’ve done some of those personality tests and the results seem to indicate my strengths are elsewhere, the more human and emotional side (like a counselor of some kind, perhaps). Never too late to change careers

Brett Legree´s last spectacular blog post..a perfect storm.

It is an interesting thing, when you have these experiences. I am an engineer by trade, yet, I seem to be able to initiate these conversations with almost anyone.

I’ve done some of those personality tests and the results seem to indicate my strengths are elsewhere, the more human and emotional side (like a counselor of some kind, perhaps). Never too late to change careers

Brett Legree´s last spectacular blog post..a perfect storm.

@J.D. – Once we get over the fear of being truly “real” – I think you are right, J.D. – there is power and strength that comes from this. It may be inner power and strength – where we are able to really hold true to our convictions – and this is powerful in itself. Thanks for stopping by!

@Brett – I’m sure there is much more here, yet what you’ve shared really did paint the picture of what was going on – I appreciate your openness. And a great example of the “how are you? fine” typical response. That’s a good connection you had going on – and it makes me think about how one question like this, to the right person – really can trigger a conversation and build a connection between two people where there previously was none – all by one question, and some heartfelt listening.

@Wendi – The play you did really does fit how we live our lives sometimes. And “real” becomes distorted as – which is the real you? And do we really need to do this – to switch back and forth depending upon who we’re talking to? If we’re truly being real, then no we should just be who we are. And thank you, Wendi, for sharing part of your story. If we are working toward the life God desires for us, then we’re moving in the right direction. If we’re being real while we’re doing this, then how much more meaningful life is for us! God is our light in the world, and He shines brightly! Thank you for all of this Wendi – your words continue to bring comfort and provide light in the darkness…

Lance´s last spectacular blog post..Are These My Skinny Jeans?

@J.D. – Once we get over the fear of being truly “real” – I think you are right, J.D. – there is power and strength that comes from this. It may be inner power and strength – where we are able to really hold true to our convictions – and this is powerful in itself. Thanks for stopping by!

@Brett – I’m sure there is much more here, yet what you’ve shared really did paint the picture of what was going on – I appreciate your openness. And a great example of the “how are you? fine” typical response. That’s a good connection you had going on – and it makes me think about how one question like this, to the right person – really can trigger a conversation and build a connection between two people where there previously was none – all by one question, and some heartfelt listening.

@Wendi – The play you did really does fit how we live our lives sometimes. And “real” becomes distorted as – which is the real you? And do we really need to do this – to switch back and forth depending upon who we’re talking to? If we’re truly being real, then no we should just be who we are. And thank you, Wendi, for sharing part of your story. If we are working toward the life God desires for us, then we’re moving in the right direction. If we’re being real while we’re doing this, then how much more meaningful life is for us! God is our light in the world, and He shines brightly! Thank you for all of this Wendi – your words continue to bring comfort and provide light in the darkness…

Lance´s last spectacular blog post..Are These My Skinny Jeans?

great post. John and I did a play about this subject a few months ago at Church. It was about a man in his office on the phone. On one line was a very important business deal that he was NOT going to lose. He was speaking harshly ,wheeling and dealing, using rough language and pushing the person around. On the other line, was the Paster of his church, and he was quoting scripture to his pasture and discussing the upcoming sermon that next week. The two messages that he was giving to the two different men were the opposite and of course he got the phone lines mixed up at the end! It was a comedy that forced everyone to look at the way we switch back and forth between the various roles in our lives.

I live in the same small town I have lived in since I was a little girl. My sins have been been right there for all the world to see for 48 years. drug use when I was a kid, teen pregnancy, marriages and divorce…whatever. The point is you wake up every day and God gives us the chance to start over, look into his LIGHT, Praise him and say- HE is Perfect, I am NOT, I don’t have to be, I just have to keep working TOWARD it and not give up the good fight. Thank God he is there to catch me when I fall cause I am clumsy.

Wendi Kelly- Life’s Little Inspirations´s last spectacular blog post..Inspired Movies

great post. John and I did a play about this subject a few months ago at Church. It was about a man in his office on the phone. On one line was a very important business deal that he was NOT going to lose. He was speaking harshly ,wheeling and dealing, using rough language and pushing the person around. On the other line, was the Paster of his church, and he was quoting scripture to his pasture and discussing the upcoming sermon that next week. The two messages that he was giving to the two different men were the opposite and of course he got the phone lines mixed up at the end! It was a comedy that forced everyone to look at the way we switch back and forth between the various roles in our lives.

I live in the same small town I have lived in since I was a little girl. My sins have been been right there for all the world to see for 48 years. drug use when I was a kid, teen pregnancy, marriages and divorce…whatever. The point is you wake up every day and God gives us the chance to start over, look into his LIGHT, Praise him and say- HE is Perfect, I am NOT, I don’t have to be, I just have to keep working TOWARD it and not give up the good fight. Thank God he is there to catch me when I fall cause I am clumsy.

Wendi Kelly- Life’s Little Inspirations´s last spectacular blog post..Inspired Movies

Very happy to share our story – of course, there is much more to it, but that little snippet seemed appropriate.

Yes, do give it a shot – just today, I asked a lady at the cafeteria, “how is your day going today?” – and she told me all about her planned trip next week to Australia. We had a really nice chat about that part of the world (I’ve not been to Oz, but my wife has family there, and we’ve gone to New Zealand).

It was much nicer than the “how are you? fine” thing.

-Brett

Brett Legree´s last spectacular blog post..viking mondays? courage.

Very happy to share our story – of course, there is much more to it, but that little snippet seemed appropriate.

Yes, do give it a shot – just today, I asked a lady at the cafeteria, “how is your day going today?” – and she told me all about her planned trip next week to Australia. We had a really nice chat about that part of the world (I’ve not been to Oz, but my wife has family there, and we’ve gone to New Zealand).

It was much nicer than the “how are you? fine” thing.

-Brett

Brett Legree´s last spectacular blog post..viking mondays? courage.

I like the power and strength that comes from keeping things real. All that really means to me is simply not trying to sustain things that are fake.

J.D. Meier´s last spectacular blog post..Avoid Mental Burnout

I like the power and strength that comes from keeping things real. All that really means to me is simply not trying to sustain things that are fake.

J.D. Meier´s last spectacular blog post..Avoid Mental Burnout

Whether someone calls it sin or doing the wrong thing, there are behaviors that are wrong. Christians call these sin. You can call it whatever you want but the purpose of confessing them to God, (or others) is to free yourself from them. As Christians, we confess our sins to God as a way of agreeing that what we did wasn’t right and then we give it over to God and ask for forgiveness. It is a way to not carry the baggage with us all our lives. A little grace goes a long way.

I also love to be real. The last job I had didn’t work out because I was who I am and didn’t fit their mold of who they thought I should be. Should I always be real? Yes. I should always be myself but that doesn’t mean I should always share personal information. If I am an outgoing person, I shouldn’t act shy to gain approval. If I am a Christian, I should hide my faith because someone might be offended. It doesn’t mean I go preaching to everyone but I will not hide my beliefs either. I think you can real but not be vulnerable. There is more to being real than just exposing yourself. Take Lance for instance. Lance has been real on his blog. He believes everything he professes to believe. Here though, he was more vulnerable in that he shared some things in his closet. He is real in both places but more vulnerable in this place.

Dot, your comment gave me lots to think about, thanks for that. Have a “real”ly great day! (tongue in cheek)