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“Caring Is Affirmation” by Dr. Ron Mayforth

 

Ron is a member of Trinity who has made not only a study of affirmation but who embodies it.  His addition to the topic is of deep value.

 

“In our world of stars, superstars, and applause we are often tempted to give this gift only at times of good performances.  How wonderful it is when a caring person has learned to celebrate more the areas of our existence …

·         Our person is affirmed – our character, faith, beauty, strength, personality, intentional choices, wisdom … our irreducible worth in the love of God.

·         Our potential is affirmed – others become talent scouts who help us discover, value and develop our [potentials … inherited, spiritual and acquired.

·         Our passages are affirmed – someone shows up at just the right time to celebrate the completion of an important milestone … we all need a few cheerleaders who help us savor our success and go on to the next challenge.

·         Our performances are affirmed – How good it is to hear, ‘You lead well, spoke well, sang well, play well, served well, listen well, care well, and etc.  When you do what you do it brings meaning and joy to so many.  Keep it up.  I love you – God loves you.’”

 

Thank you Ron for adding value to our dialogue.

 

 

2 Books in Pathways that might be helpful on this topic:

 

Jeff VanVonderen – Families Where Grace Is In Place

John Trent – Strong Families in Stressful Times