Poitras Ponderings

James Poitras
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The Poitras family has many things in common. We speak. We write. We teach. We preach. We mentor. We lead. We counsel. We pray. We listen. We read. We learn. We encourage. We serve. We love. We interact. We enjoy. We hug. We each specialize in one or more of those areas but haven't got everything together. We strive! It makes for brilliant dynamics and a lot of fun. We are strong because we do life together. But, in addition to all that. We pause. We ponder. We project. It's a great mix we have in our lives. One more thing: we share. It's our joy to share the Poitras Ponderings!

  1. 01/31/2022

    Seize the Day

    Horace, the Roman poet, in 23 BC said, “carpe diem quam minimum credula postera.” We commonly hear the shorter version “Carpe diem” or“seize the day.” However, it can be more accurately translated as “pluck the day, put no trust in the future.”

  2. 01/10/2022

    The Evidence of Faith

    After a brief holiday sabbatical Poitras Ponderings returns. Faith and faithfulness are things we desire deeply to attain. "What is the evidence of faith?" That's the question posed and pondered in this episode.

  3. 12/07/2021

    Book Recommendations this Christmas

    I'm often reading! This episode provides four book recommendations to consider if you are planning to buy a book for a friend or for yourself this Christmas.

  4. 11/22/2021

    Thanks-living

    The Thanksgiving edition. It's not just one day of the year. It's a lifestyle of Thanks-living.

  5. 11/11/2021

    Indispensable Abilities for Ministry: Flexibility

    This episode looks at the third indispensable ability to look for in ministry (leaders, missionaries, and team members). Flexibility is perpetually needed.

  6. 11/02/2021

    Teachability Trumps Talent

    “There is a noticeable common thread in most successful people—they are teachable. And correspondingly the opposite is true—the unteachable are stunted, ineffective or lack measurable success” (Kathy Ferguson Litton, “Teachability: An absolute necessity for effective leadership”).  A global representative recently said, "Teachability trumps talent!" I’ve designed and developed a teachability quotient exercise for you. Please take it by following the hyperlink below. Teachability Quotient If for some reason the shortened hyperlink doesn’t work then: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVQWUX6D2iqTPncpf99WUcgK8ljYg6sTMA5NOsft7uwvdmg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

  7. 10/25/2021

    Sticking to Stickability

    Perseverance is persistence in doing something despite difficulty. Constancy is the quality of being faithful and dependable. Anthony Mangun said, “A good leader begins with an unwavering belief in what he is doing and refuses to quit, pressing on in spite of setbacks and roadblocks. Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. In a race, it doesn’t matter who starts, but who finishes. Those who persist, prevail.

  8. 10/03/2021

    Our Heavenly Helper

    A closer look at Psalms 46:1.

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The Poitras family has many things in common. We speak. We write. We teach. We preach. We mentor. We lead. We counsel. We pray. We listen. We read. We learn. We encourage. We serve. We love. We interact. We enjoy. We hug. We each specialize in one or more of those areas but haven't got everything together. We strive! It makes for brilliant dynamics and a lot of fun. We are strong because we do life together. But, in addition to all that. We pause. We ponder. We project. It's a great mix we have in our lives. One more thing: we share. It's our joy to share the Poitras Ponderings!

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  • Creator
    James Poitras
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 James Poitras
  • Show Website
    Poitras Ponderings