He said, he said

Disney Keynote Speaker jeff noel
If you read this carefully, you’ll notice there is no mention of the word change.

 

LinkedIn delete comment screen shot
If you read this carefully, it appears the commenter has a strong opinion.

 

Forgiveness is a full-time job. There really isn’t room for situational forgiveness.

My goal in public speaking is to help others .think .differently

It is not to force change.

Change can only come from within. You must be committed to it or it will never happen.

Never as in never ever.

My job is to get people to a place where they do one of two things:

  1. Feel convicted that they are on the right path.
  2. Feel compelled to consider things they have never been exposed to before.

i forgave the Chief Relationship Officer for his direct confrontation. Additionally, i pray for him that whatever emotions he carries will be good, decent, and noble – and that it will bring him and those he loves and serves, joy.

Was going to delete the comment yesterday when i had a change of heart. Respecting diverse opinions should never be a theory, so i’m keeping the comment public.

Today is the third Sunday of Advent.

 

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Yesterday’s epiphany was a Grace-filled gift from God

John W Jolin
John W Jolin…photo of article from Google search.

 

John W Jolin
John W Jolin is subject to intensely hurtful and public dialogue. Photo of Twitter page from Google search.

 

John W Jolin
John W Jolin is subject to intensely emotional social media campaigns. Photo of Twitter page from Google search.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for getting my attention in a profound way yesterday – the epiphany has brought solace and healing to my troubled spirit.

As i was sharing more of the story about John W Jolin’s desire to have me pay $7,500 for an absolutely (in my opinion) correctable, innocent, and microscopic error, i caught myself using unflattering language to describe John Jolin.

And then hours later, Gracious and Merciful Father, you revealed my sin in such a beautiful, simple, and loving way.

Even though i was talking privately to our Son (15), i was projecting the very same hurtful, uncalled for, irrational, and emotionally-biased opinions on John that he has been riddle with on the Internet for four years.

Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive me for thinking, saying, or doing anything that was avoidable or misguided. Instead loving Father, please cleanse my soul and fill me with unconditional forgiveness for John.

He is only doing what he believes in his heart is his duty to Linda’s Lyrics.

While i do not wish to pay $1,500 – the fee John has generously agreed to compromise on – i will gladly do it if it brings you honor. And even if it doesn’t seem to bring you honor publicly, it brings you honor privately, knowing that one of your children (me) has grown in the Holy Spirit of your likeness.

 

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Talking about hate, war, and forgiveness

Child coin purses with peace signs
Poignant reminders can come from anywhere, like the toy isle in a hardware store.

 

Dear Son, we talked about hate and war last night.

About the Family that forgave the heinous murders at the Church.

A 14-year old doesn’t (and may never) understand that forgiveness is the only way to make a stand that frees the “victims” from bitterness and despair.

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Stunned by what’s happening in Charleston

Best Disney Customer Service Speaker
Unknown photographer. Four great topics for the world to embrace.

 

Stunned by what’s happening in Charleston. Saw a video yesterday of Family members forgiving the killer of their loved ones. The thief was on camera, listening to the voices of the Family.

It’s a modern day example of Jesus.

Jesus would say, forgive.

Today’s race is quietly dedicated to more extraordinary love like Charleston is offering the killer world.

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Where forgiveness needs to start

Catholic Church Mission speaker
Last night, February 3, 2015

 

Catholic Church Mission speaker
Last night, February 3, 2015

 

The starting line for forgiveness is obvious.

Or at least it should be.

Is it obvious for you?

Seriously, is it 100% of the time?

Would it change you if it was?

Would it change others?

Obviously, it starts out as an inside job.

And remains an inside job until we die.

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