Comments on: Follow the Signs

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:12:20 +0000

Your last point is a great one. The idea that the process gives us creativity to apply in the future is so important and so true.

By: lorenpinilis

lorenpinilis — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:22:49 +0000

This is so true. I've seen some of my greatest successes and my greatest lessons come from adapting to obstacles. Sometimes you plow through, sometimes you go around, sometimes you figure out another way entirely. It requires you to step back and look at what you really want to accomplish. It's easy sometimes to get so caught up in the obstacle that you forget why you're doing it in the first place. And the process teaches you creativity that will come in handy later in the next obstacle.

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:22:57 +0000

That He definitely does. Too often, we forget to turn to Him for guidance (signs if you will) before we push forward. At least, that is a mistake I make frequently.

By: Mary Jeffries

Mary Jeffries — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:36:46 +0000

I have learned God makes all things beautiful in HIS time. Sometimes even if it is just a short break to refocus and say a prayer for guidance, turning to Him helps me know what to do next. Stop and wait, or keep pushing.

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:42:19 +0000

Modeling is important, and we never grow out of needing it. We just grow into being one more and more. I peay often for my boys to be surrounded by godly people to model for them.

By: tnealtarver

tnealtarver — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:17:33 +0000

I'm more like you when it comes to confrontation but, like you, I have someone who models courage and proper response when confrontation is necessary. I respect him a great deal and am grateful for both his example and his friendship.

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:03:22 +0000

This is why we insist our boys play at least one sport. (The youngest would play every sport if we let him, and the oldest is a runner.) Coaches have such terrific opportunities to teach kids valuable life lessons. Even if the coach doesn't do this, and sadly not all do, we take the opportunities as parents to teach life lessons based on sports experiences. Our youngest really gets these sports-related lessons so much better than any others we teach him. Can he come be on your team? The idea of learning to face the person when you have screwed up is a huge one, and I have learned it by watching my husband's example. He's terrific at this. I'm much better at just hiding and avoiding people, but that's not how God meant us to live.

By: tnealtarver

tnealtarver — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:49:40 +0000

I talked with one player recently who'd forgotten his baseball cap on the day we took team pictures. He didn't want to talk to the head coach but I couldn't help him with the problem. The other coach said, "Sorry, you won't be in the picture then." Other arrangements allowed the player to be in the picture. Later I told him. "If you learn two lessons, you'll do well in life. Learn to deal with failure, because it happens to everyone. Learn to face the person you have to face when you've screwed up." I'm still working on both lessons because it's easier to repeat them than live them.

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:31:18 +0000

Building character, boy do I think about that a lot as a parent. Obstacles definitely test, and a wise coach uses them in this way. I've talked with my youngest son many times about having to work through tough stuff. He has a tendancy to quit or give less effort when "it's hard." He is learning and growing as we go through these struggles together. Thanks!

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:29:25 +0000

Struggles do tend to be the key to unlocking the next step, that is for certain. Relationships – especially the one with God – is built and strengthened by going through struggles. If for no other reason, relationships are why we should push through and do our best to follow the signs along the way. There is great wisdom in simply meditating and praying before moving forward. Sometimes – often and usually – this waiting is where we God works and gets us ready for His perfect timing. I pray that you hear His wisdom and guidance as you pray and meditate on this dream.