Lisa Jones's Posts - International Cowboy Church Alliance Network - ICCAN2024-03-29T09:38:36ZLisa Joneshttps://iccanlink.ning.com/profile/LisaJoneshttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2799173271?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://iccanlink.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=31yi535izza5s&xn_auth=noIntegritytag:iccanlink.ning.com,2012-08-13:6284697:BlogPost:1107242012-08-13T06:50:42.000ZLisa Joneshttps://iccanlink.ning.com/profile/LisaJones
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<p>Integrity is not a given factor in everyone's life. It is a result of self-discipline, inner trust, and a decision to be relentlessly honest in all situations in our lives. Unfortunately in today's world, strength of character is a rare commodity. As a result, we have few contemporary models of integrity. Our culture has produced few enduring heroes, few models of virtue. We have become a nation o</p>
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<p>Integrity is not a given factor in everyone's life. It is a result of self-discipline, inner trust, and a decision to be relentlessly honest in all situations in our lives. Unfortunately in today's world, strength of character is a rare commodity. As a result, we have few contemporary models of integrity. Our culture has produced few enduring heroes, few models of virtue. We have become a nation o</p>
<div class="text_exposed_show">f imitators, but there are few leaders worth imitating.<br/> <br/> The meaning of integrity has been eroded. Drop the word into conversations in Hollywood, the business sector amongst politicians , yuppies and you'll get blank stares in return. For most the word conjures up ideas of prudishness or narrow-mindedness. In an age when the meanings of words are manipulated, foundational values such as integrity can be pulverized overnight.<br/> <br/> Integrity is antithetical to the spirit of our age. The overarching philosophy of life that guides our culture revolves around a materialistic, consumer mentality. The craving need of the moment supersedes consideration of values that have eternal significance.<br/> <br/> Billy Graham said, "Integrity is the glue that holds our way of life together. We need to constantly strive to keep our integrity intact.<br/> <br/> Are you willing to be a person of integrity at all costs?<br/> Live your life like it matters...because <br/> it does!</div>